2024 fatal crashes
In 2024, as of December 31, 2024, there have been 268 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 268 people, including 124 pedestrians, 24 cyclists, 111 motorists and 9 other people.
124 pedestrians, 24 cyclists, 111 motorists and 9 other people
Fatal crashes
Driver hits 64-year-old man on Caton
A driver in an Audi sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Caton Avenue near Flatbush and killed him. He lay in the roadway, skull fractured, body crushed, with no crosswalk in sight.
Speeding moped rider killed at Pennsylvania turn
A 24-year-old moped rider and his passenger hit a turning sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue near Pitkin. Police recorded unsafe speed for the rider. He died of head injuries after being ejected; his passenger was ejected and injured.
Taxi Driver Hits Honda; Woman Dies on Queens Sidewalk
Police said a 23-year-old taxi driver collided with a Honda driver in South Ozone Park, sending the cab onto the sidewalk where Vidya Dookran-Franco died.
Unlicensed 21-Year-Old Dies in Laurelton Parkway Speed Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver changed lanes fast on Laurelton Parkway and hit hard. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the demolished Audi.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures Queens mother on Christmas
A westbound hit-and-run motorist hit Antonina Freycinet as she crossed 111th Avenue in Jamaica, and police said a second driver then hit her.
Driver Following Too Close Kills Man on Clearview
A 56-year-old man lay in the northbound lanes of the Clearview Expressway. Three drivers going straight hit him on the slick road, crushing his chest and killing him. One driver, also 56, suffered chest crush injuries inside his car.
Ten Parkway Drivers Pile Up, Kill Passenger
Before dawn on Hutchinson River Parkway, ten northbound drivers slid on black ice and crashed. A 45-year-old front-seat passenger died; a 14-year-old girl in back was hurt with back and neck injuries.
Flatbed Driver Misses Man, Then Kills Him
Before dawn on the Long Island Expressway, two flatbed drivers passed a 65-year-old man lying off the road. One kept going. The other, distracted, hit his head and killed him, police say.
Driver charged months after fatal Queens left-turn crash
Police charged Benjamin Jean-Baptiste after a left-turn crash in Bellerose that fatally injured 78-year-old pedestrian Jose Jimenez.
Distracted Florida Driver Kills Man on Amboy
An 84-year-old man stepped into Amboy Road and a southbound Buick driver, distracted, hit him head-on. He died there in the street under Florida plates as evening closed in.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Staten Island Pedestrian
A 64-year-old woman crossed Mason Avenue in the morning rain. A westbound SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died in the street while the licensed driver kept the turn and took her life.
School bus driver fatally hits pedestrian on Staten Island
Police said a school bus driver turning left from Bay Street hit 60-year-old Carl Calabro as he crossed Slosson Terrace; city records list one pedestrian death.
Truck Driver Fatally Hit Woman at Bronx Hospital Corner
A truck driver fatally hit a woman at Seddon Street and St. Raymond Avenue, and police said the driver left the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Kings Highway Fire
A 57-year-old unlicensed man drove his Ford into a head-on crash with another sedan on Kings Highway at Avenue M. Steel crumpled, fire erupted, and he died strapped in his seat as his car burned to ash.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Van Wyck
A southbound SUV driver hit a 41-year-old man standing near a parked flatbed on the Van Wyck Expressway late Tuesday morning. Police say the driver was distracted and alcohol was involved. The man died there in the road.
Distracted Drivers Crush E‑Bike Rider on Webster
Two southbound drivers hit a 24-year-old e-bike rider on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street, crushing him beneath their car and SUV on a freezing Sunday night. Police recorded driver inattention and a slick roadway.
Driver Turning at Avenue L Fatally Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian
A 57-year-old driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit Chana Layosh as she crossed with the signal at Avenue L and E. 12th Street; she died at a hospital.
Drivers charged after Dwight Downer dies in Bronx crash
Police said BMW driver Sheydon McClean hit a pickup truck in a Baychester chain reaction, and Dwight Downer died after being hit.
Jeep Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian at Bronx Intersection
A 34-year-old Jeep driver hit Uddin Shahi as he crossed Bruckner Boulevard at Castle Hill Avenue; he died at Jacobi Hospital.
Van Driver’s Unsafe Lane Change Kills Man
A van driver veered on McDonald Avenue and hit a station wagon/SUV. The 54-year-old SUV driver died belted in his seat. A 50-year-old passenger in the van suffered a fractured pelvis-area injury. One bad lane change ended a life.
Driver’s Rear-Seat Passenger Crushed to Death
Overnight on the Long Island Expressway, a 32-year-old woman riding in the back of a sedan died of crush injuries. The driver kept going straight. Police say the car showed no damage, only a dead passenger in the dark.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian at Queens intersection
A hit-and-run driver in Queens hit 47-year-old Lucia Grant as she crossed at North Conduit Avenue and 150th Street; she died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver Fails to Yield, Slams Woman in Bronx Crosswalk
A driver in a 2022 SUV turned left on Corlear Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper smashed her head. She went down in the crosswalk and never got back up.
Pickup Driver Slams Taxi, Kills Elderly Passenger
An pickup driver hit a taxi on the BQE, killing a 75-year-old man riding in back and injuring a child. The driver later said he lost consciousness.
SUV driver hits 58-year-old woman, leaves her dead in Brownsville
A Toyota SUV driver hit a 58-year-old woman in the roadway near 570 Pennsylvania Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and died there as the driver continued on.
Truck Driver Runs Over Man on Columbia
A box-truck driver rolled down Columbia Street and hit a 65-year-old man in the roadway. Morning light, dry pavement, a giant truck, and a man who never got back up.
Driver charged with DWI after Castle Hill passenger killed
Police charged Dimas Cuadrado after he drove north on Castle Hill Avenue and hit an Infiniti, killing passenger Dorilys Ramos, 27.
23-Year-Old Driver Kills Man on Flatbush
A 23-year-old SUV driver heading south on Flatbush Avenue hit a 60-year-old man and crushed him beneath the front of the vehicle. The man died at the scene. The driver was also hurt when the SUV then hit a parked wood chipper.
Truck Driver Kills Pedestrian on 60th Street in Sunset Park
A driver in a box truck going west on 60th Street fatally hit 30-year-old Brian Irizarry near Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park at about 2:25 p.m. on Nov.
SUV driver kills man on Cross Bronx
A driver in an eastbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man on the Cross Bronx Expressway and killed him in the roadway, far from any crosswalk. Night, headlights, one man dead under a truck-sized car.
Pickup driver turns left, kills woman in Hylan crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan and hit a 57-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Jefferson. Police recorded driver inattention. She went down with head and internal injuries and died there on the Staten Island asphalt.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in 96th Street Crosswalk
A male SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam and hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside distraction and reaction to another vehicle before she died in the crosswalk.
Motorcyclist Runs Red, Dies Hitting BMW
A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue blew a traffic control and hit a BMW’s side. He flew off the Honda, his head taking the full force. He died there in the Bronx evening, another rider gone on a short city block.
Bus Driver Turns, Kills 74-Year-Old E-Biker
A bus driver swung through the Jay and Tillary turn and hit a 74-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The crash threw him from the saddle and killed him in the street.
High-speed BMW driver dies on Nassau Expressway
Andre Beadle, 25, died after police said he drove at high speed on the Nassau Expressway, lost control and hit a light pole in Queens.
Speeding BMW driver kills himself on Belt Parkway
A 25-year-old BMW SUV driver tried to change lanes on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and hit a sedan from behind. He died in the wreck he caused. The sedan’s driver kept going straight when he hit her car.
Driver Hits Man Working on Car
A driver in a Mercedes hit a 43-year-old man who was bent over his car on Union Turnpike. The impact crushed his legs and left him in severe pain on the pavement, far from any crosswalk or protection.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old man on W 135th
A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 66-year-old man on W 135th Street near 5th Avenue on a Sunday night. His head and internal organs were destroyed. He died there in the road under the streetlights.
Distracted driver kills 88-year-old
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit an 88-year-old woman on Co-Op City Boulevard in the Bronx. She died.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills E-Bike Rider
A distracted SUV driver hit an e-bike head-on at W 155th and St. Nicholas. The rider was thrown to the pavement and died from head trauma on the street where he fell.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Seaview
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway and crushed his head. He died there in the dark, another pedestrian erased by a driver at an evening light.
Unlicensed rider hits turning KIA, dies
A 39-year-old unlicensed Suzuki rider hit a KIA turning left at Eliot Ave and 69th St. He flew off the bike, went headfirst to the pavement, and died from crush injuries in the street.
FDNY Pickup Driver Hits and Kills E-Bike Rider in Park Slope
An FDNY pickup driver responding to a baby-choking call hit and killed a 24-year-old e-bike rider at Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street in Brooklyn.
Driver fatally hit pedestrian on Hylan Boulevard
An 18-year-old man driving a Nissan Maxima hit Justine Perez on Hylan Boulevard, and she later died at Staten Island University North Hospital.
Driver Charged After Construction Flagger Killed on Myrtle Avenue
Police said driver Clyde Mercury was charged after he drove around a box truck near a Myrtle Avenue work zone and hit construction flagger Luis Mario Sangurima.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In SoHo Crosswalk
She crossed Spring and Crosby with the signal. A Jeep driver turned left, hit her head, and killed her in the crosswalk while the SUV sat there without a scratch.
Driver Slams Parked Buick, Man Dies in Seat
A driver plowed into a parked Buick on E 125th at Madison. The 33-year-old man sitting inside never made it out of the car.
Driver Hits 13-Year-Old Girl Crossing Manhattan Avenue
A driver in a southbound Toyota SUV hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Manhattan Avenue near Cathedral Parkway. The impact to her head killed her there in the afternoon sun.
Driver Fleeing Police Kills Cyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria
Police said Bekim Fiseku fled officers in a Dodge Ram and hit cyclist Amanda Servedio at 34th Avenue and 37th Street, killing her.
Distracted Driver Kills Teen on Bruckner
A distracted driver hit a 19-year-old man walking on Bruckner Expressway overnight. The impact shattered his body. He died there in the dark, another kid taken by a driver who would not look at the road.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 59th
An unlicensed SUV driver going east on East 59th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near the curb. The impact shattered her pelvis. She died there while the 2023 Ford showed no damage.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Slams Into Brooklyn Bus, Dies
A 44-year-old Hover‑1 rider hit the side of a southbound bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard on a Sunday afternoon. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there as the oversized bus kept rolling straight.
Driver in Pickup Hits and Kills Bronx Cyclist in Soundview
A 24-year-old driver in a GMC pickup hit a 66-year-old bicyclist at Commonwealth and Westchester avenues; EMS took the rider to Jacobi, where he died.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Dies in Solo Crash
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped rider changed lanes on Nassau Expressway and went down. He hit the roadway headfirst and died there, alone, on a fast arterial built for everyone but him.
Driver Charged After Bushwick Pedestrian Death at DeKalb and Wyckoff
Police said Lennis Escalona Luna was driving a delivery truck when he hit a 59-year-old pedestrian near DeKalb and Wyckoff and left the scene.
Driver Dies After Bronx Thruway Collision With Parked Truck
Edwin Seixas died after he drove a Dodge Journey into an unoccupied tractor-trailer on the New England Thruway in the Bronx, police said.
Two SUV Drivers Kill Man on Parkway
On Cross Island Parkway at night, a 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His body took both blows. No crosswalk, no protection, just steel and darkness.
Motorcycle Rider Slams SUV, Both Killed
A BMW motorcycle rider hit the side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The 30-year-old rider and his 35-year-old passenger were thrown, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. The SUV driver was injured.
Two passengers killed in Bronx sedan-SUV collision
Drivers in a Honda sedan and a Toyota SUV collided at Park Avenue and Claremont Parkway, killing two Honda passengers and injuring two others.
Speeding Driver Flips Car, Kills 17‑Year‑Old
A driver pushed a Nissan too fast on Cross Island Parkway overnight. The car flipped with six inside. A 17‑year‑old boy in the back was thrown out and killed. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian at Bedford and Lafayette
A hit-and-run driver in an SUV fatally hit 49-year-old Felix Mendez as he crossed Lafayette Avenue at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police and reports.
Motorcyclist Dies After Staten Island Crash With SUV Driver
Abdumalik Kurbanov, 21, died after a Staten Island crash involving a 25-year-old SUV driver at Richmond Avenue and Amboy Road.
26-Year-Old Rider Dies on Whitestone Expressway
A 26-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Whitestone Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway hit headfirst and never got back up. Afternoon traffic rolled on while his body stayed on the road.
Overnight Triborough crash kills car driver
A 55-year-old car driver slammed into the back of a backhoe on the Triborough Bridge before dawn and died from crushing head injuries. The backhoe driver survived with neck trauma in the rear-end hit.
Hit-Run Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian in Longwood
A driver in a reported stolen Ford van fatally hit 56-year-old Alhadji Fofana as he crossed in Longwood, then fled on foot, police told the Post.
Driver Fatally Hits Bronx Pedestrian Crossing With Signal
A hit-and-run tow truck driver fatally hit SM Akhtaruzzaman, 64, as he crossed with the walk signal at Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street, police told the Daily News.
Driver blows traffic control, kills e-biker
A driver on Hart Street ignored traffic control and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near Evergreen Avenue. He was thrown, crushed against a parked car, and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Garbage truck U-turn throws driver to his death
A garbage truck driver tried a U-turn on Douglaston Parkway and hit a parked truck by the Grand Central overpass. The 54-year-old, not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the cab. He died after his head hit the pavement.
Pickup driver kills man on Gowanus Ramp
A pickup driver hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp before dawn. The oversized truck crushed his body in the roadway. He died there, alone on the ramp.
Driver Slams Parked KIA, Kills Woman
A driver hit a parked KIA on Saint Pauls Avenue and crushed the front end. The 58-year-old woman behind the wheel never got out alive.
Distracted Lexus driver slams parked cars, dies
A 33-year-old Lexus driver veered off 94th Street into two parked sedans at 60th Avenue and died from a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention in another quiet Queens evening that ended in sudden wreckage.
Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On on Belt Parkway, Kills Him
A driver going east on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man riding west on a bike. The impact threw him from the bike and caused fatal head trauma in the dark before dawn.
Driver fled after fatally hitting man in Bay Ridge crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver going north on Bay Ridge Avenue hit a 74-year-old man in the intersection near Ridge Boulevard at night. Police say the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, and still recorded driver inattention before the crash killed him.
Ambulance Driver Hits Parked SUV, Baby Killed
An ambulance driver turned left on Southern Boulevard and hit a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl riding as a passenger was killed before her life began.
Moped Rider Runs Light, Kills Man Crossing
Two moped riders smashed into each other on Grand Concourse. One blew the light and both hit a 64-year-old man in the intersection. He died from hip and leg injuries in the afternoon rain.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Van Wyck
Near midnight on Van Wyck Expressway, a driver hit a 29-year-old man walking along the highway with traffic. His head and body crushed, he died in the dark on a road built only for cars.
Cyclist Hits 66-Year-Old Man, Kills Him on 7th Avenue
A rider going south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing by West 56th Street. The man’s head hit the pavement. He died there in the street while the rider stayed upright and rolled on from the impact.
Ferrari Driver Dies After Staten Island Crash on Drumgoole Road
Edan Darmoni, 29, died after police said he lost control of a Ferrari convertible on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Woman Sitting Parked
A pickup driver on Beach 19th hit a parked SUV and killed the 45-year-old woman sitting inside. Police recorded driver distraction as the cause. Afternoon, clear weather, quiet street—one bad move, one dead neighbor.
Four Drivers Hit Man Crossing Hutch Parkway
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hutchinson River Parkway in the dark. Four northbound drivers hit him in sequence. He died there in the traffic lane, whole body crushed.
Driver Arrested After Pedestrian Killed on Major Deegan
Police said William Day, 43, hit a pedestrian with a Toyota RAV4 on the Major Deegan Expressway; the man died at Lincoln Hospital.
Driver Hits and Kills Cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg
A 40-year-old driver going north on Union Avenue hit a 46-year-old bicyclist, who died at a hospital, police and the official crash record show.
Motorcyclist Dies on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he lost control and hit a barrier on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens.
Teen moped operator and passenger killed on Cross Island Parkway
Police said 15-year-old Andy Rodriguez lost control while operating a moped on the Cross Island Parkway, killing him and 19-year-old passenger Giselle Flores.
Distracted SUV driver kills man, flees Myrtle
A Chevy SUV driver hit a 63-year-old man crossing Myrtle near Broadway and crushed his arm. According to police, driver inattention came first. The man died in the intersection while the driver kept going.
Speeding Honda Driver Kills 64‑Year‑Old Man
A Honda driver, moving too fast on 90th Avenue, slammed into a Jeep at 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver took the full force of the crash and died behind the wheel.
Unlicensed pickup driver hits woman dead on Cross Bay
A man driving a Ford pickup without a license hit a 55-year-old woman head-on as she crossed Cross Bay Boulevard before dawn. She died there in the road while the oversized truck kept rolling through the quiet night.
Distracted Rider Thrown, Killed on Cross Bay Bridge
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider on Cross Bay Veterans Bridge lost control and hit hard near Beach 94 Street. Police say distraction and unsafe speed sent him flying. He died there on the bridge, alone.
73-Year-Old Driver Collapses, SUV Slams Cars on Gun Hill Ramp
A 73-year-old driver on the New England Thruway ramp near East Gun Hill Road lost control when he collapsed at the wheel. His SUV hit two vehicles. He died in the driver’s seat as illness ended his trip in traffic.
Speeding driver slams bike, kills teen
A driver turning onto the New England Thruway ramp hit a westbound motorcycle on Pelham Parkway. The 20‑year‑old rider and his 17‑year‑old passenger were ejected and killed; a 3‑year‑old girl in the sedan was also hurt.
24-Year-Old Rider Killed Slamming Dump Truck
A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road while the truck driver continued on.
Teen indicted after wrong-way Henry Hudson crash killed two men
Prosecutors say Jimmy Connors drove a Chevy pickup the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway, hitting Kirk Walker’s Dodge and killing Walker and Robert McLaurin.
SUV driver hits, kills woman on Laurelton Parkway
A northbound Kia SUV driver hit a 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway on a Friday night. The impact fractured her skull and killed her there, far from any crosswalk.
Speeding Moped Slams SUV, Passenger Killed
A 21-year-old moped passenger died at 73rd Avenue and 184th Street after the rider hit an SUV at unsafe speed. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries. Evening traffic kept moving around a life that stopped.
Box Truck Driver Blows Signal, Kills Rider
A box truck driver rolled through Flushing Avenue and a 29-year-old on a BMW motorcycle paid with his life. The rider hit the truck’s front, was crushed and thrown, and died in the street while the truck kept going straight.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed in Flushing Hit-and-Run
Prosecutors said Jamie Ferreira was speeding in a U-Haul when she hit and killed David Opiela, 56, near Horace Harding Expressway and Kissena Boulevard.
Teen e-bike rider killed at Ditmas and Coney Island
A 48-year-old box-truck driver remained at the scene after 16-year-old e-bike rider Juraed Umedjon was fatally injured at Ditmas and Coney Island avenues.
Taxi Driver Turns, Young Rider Dies on 42nd
A taxi driver turned at West 42nd and Sixth as a 24-year-old rider came straight through. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The motorcycle smashed, the rider’s head crushed, his life over in the night glare.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 82-Year-Old in Crosswalk
An 82-year-old man started crossing Quincy Street with the signal. A left-turning SUV driver hit his head and left him on the pavement; he did not survive.
Unlicensed Rider Dies in Solo Speed Crash
A 40-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider tore south on Central Road and hit at unsafe speed. He was thrown, suffered crush injuries across his body, and died in the street, another life burned off for nothing.
Unlicensed Jeep Driver Kills 65‑Year‑Old Moped Rider
A Jeep driver going west on Bushwick Avenue hit a northbound moped near Putnam. The 65-year-old rider took the full front blow and died of head injuries. Police say the Jeep driver was unlicensed.
SUV driver chain-reaction kills rear passenger
Westbound traffic slowed on the LIE. Three SUVs compressed. A 41-year-old man in the right rear seat took the crush to his head and never woke. A driver’s chain-reaction hit left him dead in afternoon traffic.
Two Motorcycle Riders Killed at Commerce and Newbold
A 21-year-old motorcycle driver and a 13-year-old passenger died in the Bronx after police said the riders hit a tree at high speed.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Van, Dies on 2nd Ave
A 33-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit the back of a slowing refrigerated van on 2nd Avenue and died in the street on a quiet Saturday morning. Police cited improper lane use in the fatal crash.
Unlicensed Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Saint Anns
A 21-year-old unlicensed rider on a motorcycle hit the side of an SUV at Saint Anns Avenue and East 156th Street on a Saturday night. Police say a traffic light was ignored. He was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the street.
Driver charged after fatal FDR Drive hit-and-run
Police said Jose Turpo was charged after he hit Jose Mojica on the FDR Drive and left the scene; Mojica died nearly a month later.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills woman
A bus driver turned left on Baisley Boulevard and hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down in the crosswalk and never got back up.
Truck Driver Turns, Kills Teen Rider
A box-truck driver turned at 34th Street and 43rd Avenue and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike riding straight. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head in the morning light.
Passenger Killed After Bronx Driver Hits Traffic Signal Pole
A 23-year-old BMW driver merged on Metropolitan Avenue overnight. Both men were thrown from the car. The 20-year-old passenger died from crush injuries to his head while the driver lived to walk away from the wreck he drove.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Van, Dies
A 57-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist rode straight into the back of a parked refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue. He hit headfirst and died there. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction.
Driver Charged in Washington Bridge Worker’s Death
Police said Jesus Juarez made a sudden lane change on the Washington Bridge in a crash that killed repair worker Herb Henry Alesna, 41.
Driver indicted after East Harlem chain-reaction crash kills pedestrian
Prosecutors said Angel Melendez drove recklessly on First Avenue before a chain-reaction crash that killed Nadjari Reid and injured others in East Harlem.
Inexperienced Rider Slams Parked SUVs, Dies
A 25-year-old KTM rider hit two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue on a summer night and was ejected. According to police, driver inexperience came first; head trauma and severe bleeding came next. He died there in the dark.
E-bike rider killed on Westchester after right-of-way failure
A 26-year-old e-bike rider hit a car on Westchester Avenue at night and died from head injuries and internal bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield the right-of-way in the fatal crash.
Unlicensed Driver Runs Down Man on Bruckner
A 51-year-old man died on Bruckner Expressway before dawn after a driver going straight hit his body and another sedan took the impact. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. One driver should not have been behind the wheel at all.
Driver Runs Red, Young Passenger Killed
Two sedan drivers met in the dark on Manida Street. One blew the light. A 21-year-old woman riding up front paid for that choice with her life.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Motorcyclist
A left-turning SUV driver cut across Hylan Boulevard and a 31-year-old rider hit the front of the truck. The motorcyclist was thrown and crushed and died there in the evening heat, another body on Staten Island asphalt.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 28-Year-Old E-Biker
A box-truck driver turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight on 43rd Street. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. She was thrown, suffered a shattered hip, and died in the street.
SUV Driver Charged After Upper East Side Scooter Rider Dies
Police said Shraga Orgad drove east on East 79th Street before a collision with a southbound scooter rider, who was ejected and died at a hospital.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Givan, Leaves Him Dead in the Dark
A driver heading west on Givan Avenue hit a 55-year-old man walking in the roadway at night. The impact threw him to the pavement and caused fatal head injuries. He died there beneath the car.
Driver Hits Family in Harlem Crosswalk, Killing 3-Year-Old Girl
Police said a 40-year-old driver turning in a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder hit 3-year-old Jaynelyse Valdez and her family in a Harlem crosswalk.
Teen Rider Dies Alone on Belt Parkway
A 17-year-old motorcycle rider hit a hard object on westbound Belt Parkway at night and died from head injuries. One teenager, one crash, no second chance.
SUV Driver Dies in Major Deegan Pileup
Three SUV drivers collide on the Major Deegan near West 230th Street just after 2 a.m. A 34-year-old man behind the wheel dies from crush injuries to his head. Night driving, three big vehicles, one driver never makes it home.
SUV driver turns left, kills man on Weiher Court
A woman driving a 2008 Toyota SUV turned left on Weiher Court overnight and hit a 34-year-old man in the road. His body shattered; he died there. According to police, the SUV showed no damage.
Driver accused in Fourth of July park crash that killed four
Daniel Hyden was accused of driving drunk into people at Corlears Hook Park on July 4; city data records four pedestrians killed and eight injured.
Driver drifts on Meridian, kills passenger
A driver drifted west on Meridian Road near Pacific Avenue and hit something head‑on. The unbelted 52-year-old man in the front passenger seat took the impact with his head and died there as the car reeked of alcohol.
Teen rider hits bus, dies on Queens corner
A 15-year-old motorscooter rider hit a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street just after midnight. He was ejected and died from head injuries while the licensed bus driver continued west on the quiet overnight street.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Hits Woman on FDR Drive
A hit-and-run driver traveling north on FDR Drive fatally hit a 31-year-old woman as she crossed near East Houston Street, police said.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Ahead, Dies Alone
A 31-year-old unlicensed SUV driver slammed forward on Throgs Neck Expressway near Lawton Avenue overnight. He wore a belt, hit head-on, and died alone behind the wheel in the dark rain.
Dump Truck Driver Turns, Kills 83-Year-Old
A dump truck driver turned right at Bond and Butler and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Daylight, a massive truck, and one pedestrian’s life erased on a quiet Brooklyn corner.
Driver charged after teen killed in Queens crosswalk hit-and-run
Prosecutors said Boubacar Barry drove into two sisters in a Queens crosswalk, killing 16-year-old Jael Zhinin and seriously injuring Leslie Zhinin.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Man in Bronx Night
A taxi driver, distracted on East 149th Street, hit a 61-year-old man crossing the road. The impact threw his head to the pavement. He never got back up. Another pedestrian gone to a driver who didn’t bother to look.
Driver Hits Woman Walking Before Dawn
A driver heading east on West 58th Street hit a 29-year-old woman walking in the roadway before dawn near Ninth Avenue. Police say she suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Taxi Driver Runs Red, Kills 79-Year-Old
A taxi driver blew the light at East 4th and Bowery and hit a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died there in the afternoon heat, another pedestrian erased for a driver’s shortcut.
Motorcyclist Takes Deadly Left on Verrazzano
A 46-year-old rider turned left too fast on the Verrazzano’s upper deck before dawn and hit head-on. Thrown from his 2023 Kawasaki, he suffered fatal head injuries despite his helmet.
Driver Slams Parked Car, Infant Dies on Pennsylvania Ave
A driver smashed into a parked Toyota on Pennsylvania Avenue, caving in the left side. Inside, police found a man and an infant; the report lists the baby as dead at the scene.
Unlicensed Riders Collide on Clearview, Motorcyclist Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 39-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into the back of a pickup as the unlicensed truck driver changed lanes. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Ford SUV Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Truck
A 59-year-old Ford SUV driver drifted along Drumgoole Road West and hit a parked RAM pickup. He lost consciousness and died alone in the driver’s seat on a Staten Island arterial built for trucks, not mistakes.
Police-Pursuit Driver Kills 17-Year-Old Passenger
A driver fleeing police on 45th Street near Astoria Boulevard hit two sedans. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 17-year-old boy riding in the front passenger seat died at the scene.
Speeding rider slams SUV on Morningstar
A 25-year-old motorcyclist hit an SUV on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed by the rider as the crash’s cause.
Unlicensed rider dies in 145th Street Bridge crash
A 34-year-old unlicensed rider crashed on the 145th Street Bridge and died in the eastbound lane. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.
Pickup driver kills 67-year-old crossing 54th
A pickup driver hit a 67-year-old man in the crosswalk at 54th Street and 15th Avenue at night. The man died there in the truck’s headlights, another pedestrian gone under a tall front end.
E-Bike Rider Zoned Out, Killed Woman on 7th Avenue
A distracted e-bike rider hit a man on a bike at 7th Avenue and 68th Street, throwing his 48-year-old rear passenger to the pavement. She suffered fatal head injuries while the men stayed upright.
Driver Charged After Upper East Side Pedestrian Death
Police said Darrell Lopez was charged after he hit and killed 78-year-old Virginia Renta as she crossed East 93rd Street on the Upper East Side.
Truck Driver’s Turn Kills 86-Year-Old Pedestrian
A Ford lift-boom driver turned right on Dahlgren Place and hit an 86-year-old man in the intersection at 92nd Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the man died from catastrophic head and leg injuries.
SUV driver kills 72-year-old on Washington Bridge
A westbound SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue just after midnight. The impact crushed his body in the dark roadway and he died there, far from any crosswalk or signal.
Motorcyclist With Defective Throttle Kills Woman on Queens Sidewalk
A motorcyclist lost control on 37th Avenue and hit a 44-year-old woman standing on the sidewalk near 90th Street. She suffered severe leg fractures and died after the impact. A defective accelerator is listed in the police report.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns Left, Kills 63-Year-Old Cyclist
A 63-year-old woman rode her bike west on 41st Avenue. A Ford SUV driver turned left from Bowne Street and hit her. Police recorded driver inattention. She was thrown to the pavement and died of head injuries.
Driver fatally hits Citi Bike rider at 11th and West 50th
Police said a 26-year-old beer delivery driver turned right onto 11th Avenue and hit a 32-year-old electric Citi Bike rider, who died at the scene.
Distracted Driver Dies in Solo Manor Road Crash
A 78-year-old driver on Manor Road kept going straight and hit head-on. Police say distraction behind the wheel led to arm fractures that killed her.
Bronx driver hits 70-year-old, leaves him dead in the crosswalk
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street on a June night. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died on the pavement.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Under Cross Bronx Trucks
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit two westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He was ejected, crushed, and died at the scene while the truck drivers rolled on, their rigs untouched.
E-scooter rider killed slamming parked box truck
A 38-year-old e-scooter rider changing lanes on 7th Avenue hit a legally parked box truck near West 20th Street and died of head injuries. A morning commute turned fatal on a clear Manhattan day.
Speeding driver kills 82-year-old on Southern
A speeding Chrysler driver hit an 82-year-old man crossing Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use. The pedestrian took the blow to the head and died in the street.
Driver hits man crossing Major Deegan
A southbound Toyota driver hit a 35-year-old man crossing the Major Deegan overnight. The impact shattered his head and twisted his limbs on that dark Bronx highway.
Unlicensed Rider Hits, Kills 82-Year-Old
An unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The impact killed him in the afternoon light, another pedestrian gone to a lawless street.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A 63-year-old man tried to cross New Lots Avenue at Mother Gaston. An eastbound SUV driver hit him and shattered his head. He died in the street while an unlicensed driver sat behind the wheel.
Truck Driver Blows Lane Change, Kills Rider
A diesel truck driver shifted lanes on the Long Island Expressway and a 26-year-old motorcyclist hit its rear. Police recorded traffic-control disregard. The rider went down on the pavement and never got back up.
E-bike rider dies after Washington Heights tractor-trailer collision
Jose Luis Zamora Rodriguez died after police said he rode into the rear lift gate of a double-parked tractor-trailer on West 181st Street.
SUV driver dies after hitting parked taxi
A 42-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV veered along 36th Avenue in Queens and hit a parked taxi. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and died at the wheel in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
SUV driver hits man crossing Hillside
A driver in a Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue near 171st Street on a May night in Queens. The man suffered a head injury and died in the street.
Driver Hits Elderly Man Crossing Kings Highway
A driver heading east on Kings Highway hit a 70-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. He died from head and internal injuries on a clear weekday morning in Brooklyn.
Uber or Lyft Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian in Midtown
A 47-year-old Uber or Lyft driver hit and killed 34-year-old pedestrian John Horan near West 36th Street and 7th Avenue, police told Gothamist.
Teen passenger killed in Bronx moped and SUV crash
An unlicensed male moped driver carrying a 15-year-old passenger was injured in a Bronx crash with a Honda driver; Daphne Juan died at the scene.
Pedestrian Killed After Bronx Drivers Collide at Crosswalk
Police said a Toyota Rav4 driver clipped a Jeep at Washington Avenue and East 167th Street, sending the Jeep into a pedestrian who died at Lincoln Hospital.
Police: fleeing Mercedes driver ran red light in fatal Bushwick crash
Police said Juan Lopez fled a traffic stop, ran a red light in a Mercedes and hit an SUV in Brooklyn; the official record lists one passenger killed.
Tire Blowout Kills 29-Year-Old Driver on E. 2nd
A tire blew out on East 2nd near Avenue C late Sunday. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, veered into a parked Hyundai and died alone in the night, her car the only one in motion on the block.
Two Drivers Ran Over Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue
Police said two eastbound drivers ran over a 39-year-old pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights; both stayed and no arrests were made.
E‑Bike Rider Hit From Behind, Left Dead on Washington Bridge
A 30-year-old e-bike rider was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue and died from a severe head wound. Late at night, another person on two wheels never made it home.
Broken Brooklyn Street Kills 66-Year-Old Rider
A 66-year-old woman rode her moped down 39th Street. The pavement failed under her, threw her off, and she hit her head and died there. No driver hit her. The broken street did.
E-bike rider dies after left-turn crash on 4th Avenue
A 49-year-old e-bike rider died after a 40-year-old pickup driver turned left at 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Sunset Park, police said.
Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Slams Parked Cars, Kills Two
An unlicensed motorcycle driver tore down 57th Avenue and hit parked cars. Two young men, 24 and 25, were thrown into the street and killed. Police cited improper lane use in a crash that ended both lives on a quiet Sunday morning.
Speeding Driver Flips Mercedes on Grand Central
A 22-year-old driver tore east on Grand Central Parkway, passed in the fast lane, and flipped his Mercedes. He died from head injuries; four other people in the chain crash were hurt.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Man on Van Wyck
Before dawn on the Van Wyck Expressway, a driver in a Dodge sedan hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway. The crash killed him there in the dark, another young pedestrian gone on a high-speed Queens artery.
Driver Hits 5-Year-Old Boy Near Queens Playground
A southbound SUV driver hit a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died there in the road while the 2008 Honda showed no damage at all.
Steering Failure, Inexperienced Driver, One Dead
A 56-year-old driver tried to turn onto Lincoln Street. Police say the BMW’s steering failed and the inexperienced driver veered into a parked pickup. He died alone in the crushed sedan on Manor Road.
Garbage truck driver backs over man on Cornelia
A garbage truck driver backed down Cornelia Street before dawn and hit a 35-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely. The truck’s wheels crushed his head. He died there in the street.
Tow truck driver kills 70-year-old on Hoyt
A tow truck driver rolled down Hoyt Avenue South before dawn and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at 29th Street. The impact caused fatal head injuries. He died in the dark, in the middle of Queens.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Seven Cars on BQE
A 51-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Gowanus Expressway and hit seven cars. He died in his seat while three other drivers and a passenger were left with neck injuries in the westbound crush.
Bronx SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Dies Alone
A 27-year-old driver in a Nissan SUV fell asleep at the wheel on Jerome Avenue and hit head-on. He died alone in the driver’s seat on a quiet Sunday morning.
SUV Driver Hits Woman on Grand Central
A 33-year-old woman walking on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 was hit head-on by an eastbound SUV driver overnight. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene.
Police Charge Driver in Bushwick Death of Juanita Vidal
Police said Robert Matthews fled an attempted stop, hit Juanita Vidal and her daughter in a Bushwick crosswalk, and left; Vidal died.
Runaway BMW Kills 77‑Year‑Old Driver on Ocean Avenue
A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue, hitting a stopped sedan and then a Subaru. The Subaru’s 77-year-old driver suffered crush and head injuries and died there, thrown partway from his seat by a car nobody was driving.
SUV driver kills man crossing Roosevelt
A Ford SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue before dawn near 70th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He died in the street while the neighborhood slept.
Taxi driver hits woman crossing with signal
A taxi driver pulled from a parked spot on West 47th and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the walk signal. Police recorded driver inexperience as the cause of the crash.
Unlicensed SUV driver blows it on Bronx River Parkway, dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore north on Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed, lost control and crashed. She died after being ejected; her front-seat passenger was left unconscious with internal and shoulder injuries.
74-Year-Old Driver Found Dead in Crushed Parked BMW
A 74-year-old driver was found dead inside his parked 2023 BMW SUV on East 18th Street near Avenue U. The left rear was crushed; afternoon traffic kept moving while he never left the seat.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Kills Man in Queens Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man stepped into 37th Avenue. An unlicensed Hurley e-scooter rider failed to yield and hit him head-on. He went down with severe head wounds and never got back up.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed in BMW Crash
A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Neptune Avenue and a BMW driver hit him head-on. He died from crush injuries to his head on the street where he fell.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a parked SUV on Waring Avenue near Barker. He was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the Bronx night. Police recorded traffic control disregarded in the crash.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 74-Year-Old in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A driver turned left off New York Avenue and hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Avenue D. She died in the crosswalk while traffic kept rolling past her right of way.
Driver Charged After 10-Year-Old Is Killed in Williamsburg Crosswalk
Police said driver Isaac Karczag turned left against the light and hit 10-year-old Yitty Wertzberger in a Williamsburg crosswalk; she died at a hospital.
Distracted Moped Rider Kills Woman in Elmhurst Crosswalk
A distracted moped rider hit a 78-year-old woman in a Grand Avenue crosswalk before dawn. Her hip fractured; she died on the street while the rider kept going.
56-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Greenway
A 56-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and killed on Jamaica Bay Greenway near Pennsylvania Avenue. Police recorded driver inexperience as a factor in the fatal fall on the quiet path.
Distracted Taxi Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 73-year-old taxi driver drove west on the Long Island Expressway before dawn and hit the rear of a stopped SUV. Police recorded illness and driver inattention. The taxi’s airbag went off, the belt held, and he died in the driver’s seat.
Driver Ran Red Light in Bronx Crash That Killed Two
Police said John Delorbe sped through a red light at Jerome Avenue and Fordham Road; he and passenger Angel Tussan died, and three people were injured.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills woman in crosswalk
A speeding driver tore down Grand Concourse and hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing East 164th Street with the signal. The unlicensed driver ignored the light. She died in the intersection.
87-Year-Old Driver Dies Backing On West 10th
An 87-year-old driver lost consciousness while backing her Toyota on West 10th Street. She was not belted, was ejected, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police listed loss of consciousness as the cause.
Police Seek Gray Sedan After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death
Police were looking for a gray four-door sedan after a 57-year-old bus driver was killed at Wortman and Georgia avenues in Brooklyn.
Land Rover Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian on York Avenue
A 72-year-old Land Rover driver hit Sophia d'Antoine as she crossed York Avenue; she died days later, and two motorists were injured.
Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills 68-Year-Old on Nassau
An unlicensed box-truck driver barreled down Nassau Expressway and hit a 68-year-old man in a sedan near Kennedy. Police cited unsafe speed. The man never made it home.
Brooklyn SUV Driver Kills 74-Year-Old in Crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver hit a 74-year-old woman in the 14th Avenue crosswalk at 39th Street. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and still a body left lifeless in the paint.
Cyclist Hits Man in Head, Kills Him on East 106th
A northbound cyclist hit a 59-year-old man in the head at East 106th Street and 1st Avenue. The man died where he fell on the quiet nighttime corner.
Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Head‑On
A 42-year-old rider moving south on Harlem River Drive hit a southbound SUV head-on on slick pavement and died from head trauma. Early-morning weekend, one man gone on a fast road built for cars, not bodies.
SUV Driver Listed At Fault In Deadly Moped Crash
A 22-year-old moped rider hit the back of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue before dawn and died in the street. Police still recorded failure to yield by the SUV driver.
Motorcyclist Hits Woman Crossing Liberty Ave, Kills Her
A motorcyclist rode through 114th Street and Liberty Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman crossing the intersection. She suffered a fatal head injury and died there in the street.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on Beach Channel
A 39-year-old SUV driver tore down Beach Channel Drive and hit an unseen object. Police say unsafe speed crushed his body and ended his life in the driver’s seat, late Monday morning.
Driver Hits and Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard
A 59-year-old driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a 36-year-old pedestrian at Ashford Street on March 18, 2024, and police told amNY the man died at Brookdale University Hospital.
Truck Driver Runs Control, Kills E‑Biker
A box-truck driver blew past traffic control on Manhattan Avenue and hit a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His skull was crushed. He died in the street before most of the city woke up.
Distracted moped rider dies on Atlantic
A 46-year-old moped rider hit an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston just after midnight. His head took the impact. He died there while, police say, inattention ruled his last seconds.
Jeep Driver Tailgates, Kills 81-Year-Old on BQE
A Jeep driver followed too closely on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and hit a 2000 Honda from behind. The 81-year-old Honda driver, belted in and driving straight, died at the wheel with a broken neck.
Speeding SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman
A driver sped a Toyota SUV down Clearview Expressway and hit a 58-year-old woman crossing at 32nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed. She died there. The driver left her and kept going.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Motorcycle Into Ambulance, Dies
A 23-year-old unlicensed rider hit the side of an ambulance on Eastchester Road near Pelham Parkway. Police say his motorcycle struck the doors, his helmet cracked, and he died of head and crush injuries at the scene.
Kia Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On, Kills Him
A westbound Kia driver hit a 47-year-old man riding his bike head-on near Avenue O in Brooklyn. He was thrown from the bike, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street.
Driver Turning Left Kills 8-Year-Old Crossing in East Elmhurst
Police said a 52-year-old driver turning left hit two brothers in a Queens crosswalk, killing an 8-year-old and injuring his 10-year-old brother.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off 101st Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man crossing 120th Street with the signal. He collapsed, unconscious, his body badly injured, and died in the street. Police recorded driver inattention.
Dump truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Queens crosswalk
A dump truck driver turned right off 57th Avenue onto 80th Street and hit a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there in the morning light. Police recorded failure to yield and the oversized truck as factors.
Inexperienced Rider Loses Control, Dies on Richmond Ave
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider lost control on Richmond Avenue and hit head-on. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed before he was thrown, his helmet cracked, and head trauma killed him in the evening dark.
67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on 6th Avenue
A 67-year-old man rode his e-bike up 6th Avenue in Brooklyn and went down with no crash marks, no bent metal, no other driver in sight. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died on the street.
Late-Night BMW Crash Kills Passenger
A driver in a 2011 BMW crashed on Goethals Road North late at night. The impact blew open the right rear door and threw a 26-year-old passenger into the street, where he suffered fatal head injuries.
Unlicensed Teen Rider Dies on Laurel Hill
An 18-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider crashed on Laurel Hill Boulevard near 49th Street on a rainy Saturday night. He was ejected and killed by head injuries. No other people were involved.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman
A dump truck driver turned right at Bedford and Tilden and hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the street while the truck rolled on, metal untouched.
SUV driver hits, kills man crossing Canal
A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Canal Street before dawn. The impact killed him in the road, another pedestrian gone on an empty overnight artery.
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 63-Year-Old Rider
A Honda SUV driver turned on Blossom Avenue and hit a 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. Police cited failure to yield. She was thrown from the scooter, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street on a weekday morning.
Speeding pickup kills 69-year-old driver
A 69-year-old man drove a Dodge pickup down Joline Avenue at unsafe speed and hit hard. The airbag blew and he died of severe lacerations, alone in the truck on a quiet Staten Island morning.
Truck driver passes too close, kills e-bike rider
A truck driver passed too close on West 76th Street and hit a 57-year-old woman riding an e-bike. She suffered crush injuries to her hip and died there in the dark while the oversized truck rolled on.
Bus driver’s right turn kills man at Avenue D
A bus driver swung right off Avenue D at East 10th. The rear wheel hit a 45-year-old man’s head. He died in the street under a vehicle that never even showed damage.
Aggressive Cross Island drive ends in death
A 54-year-old driver pushed a Ford sedan north on Cross Island Parkway at night and hit hard. Police labeled it aggressive driving and road rage. He was alone in the car and died there.
Senior driver slams SUV, dies on Vanduzer
A 78-year-old driver rear-ended an SUV on Vanduzer Street on a cold Thursday morning. Her Volvo’s front crumpled, and she died in the driver’s seat while the SUV’s two occupants survived.
Hyundai Driver Kills Cyclist After Someone Opens Parked Car Door
Police said someone opened a parked car door into a 64-year-old cyclist's path on Broadway, sending him into a lane where a Hyundai driver hit and ran over him.
Driver indicted after Williamsburg crash kills passenger
Prosecutors said Michael Rivera ran red lights and fled after hitting an MTA bus in Williamsburg; passenger Alex Caba-Gutierrez died.
Infiniti Driver Slams Into Truck, Dies on Van Wyck
A 67-year-old Infiniti driver going south on the Van Wyck hit the back of a diesel truck and died in the demolished SUV. Morning expressway traffic kept moving around one man who never got out.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver in a GMC SUV turned right at Nostrand and Beverley and hit a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. She suffered head trauma and fractures and died there in the Sunday afternoon light.
Truck Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Kills Bronx Passenger
Before dawn on the New England Thruway, a box‑truck driver went straight ahead and hit a stopped SUV. A 61‑year‑old man in the back seat was killed. Another passenger was left with a chest fracture in the dark northbound traffic.
Driver Charged After Bronx Hit-and-Run Kills E-Bike Rider
Police arrested Edward Montero nearly a year after a hit-and-run at Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street killed 24-year-old e-bike rider Thierno Balde.
Truck driver kills cyclist on Maurice
A box-truck driver went straight on Maurice Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man on a bike. The rider was thrown, crushed, and killed with head injuries on a Queens street at night.
Pickup driver slams sedan, kills 29‑year‑old passenger
A pickup driver drove into a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue and crushed the passenger side. A 29-year-old woman, buckled into the front seat, died there before dawn. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash.
Driver Hits Greenpoint Woman in Nassau Avenue Crosswalk; She Dies
Police said Stanley Manel hit Danielle Aber in a Nassau Avenue crosswalk while turning left; she died three days later.
Jeep driver T-bones car, kills woman
A Jeep driver slammed into a car at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue overnight, crushing the passenger side. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died in the impact while both drivers survived.
82nd Street Driver Slams Parked Toyota, Dies
A 56-year-old driver slammed into a parked Toyota on 82nd Street and never made it out of his car. Afternoon light, a quiet block, and one man dead behind the wheel.
Moped Rider Dies in Bronx; Sedan Driver Arrested
William Cruz died after a Bronx crash involving a sedan driver who fled, and police later arrested Emilio Galvan on leaving-scene and insurance charges.
Parked Mercedes Rolls, Brooklyn Driver Dies
A 56-year-old driver sat in her parked Mercedes on Fulton Street when the car rolled forward into a box truck. The truck stayed intact. She did not. Morning commute, one quiet death.
Driver Dies After Cross Bronx Rear-End Crash Near Jerome Avenue
A 38-year-old driver died after police said he drove a Chevrolet Trax into the back of a tractor trailer in heavy traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Speeding driver kills woman on Main Street
A northbound Toyota driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Main Street near Reeves Avenue on a dark February night. Police say his unsafe speed turned that crosswalk into a fatal impact.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Man on Whitestone
A driver in a northbound SUV hit two men on Whitestone Expressway, killing a 43-year-old pedestrian and injuring a 27-year-old beside him. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors in the early-morning crash.
Tow Truck Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman
A tow truck driver swung left off Avenue C and hit a 67-year-old woman in the intersection. Her head took the blow. She died there in the evening dark, another pedestrian erased by a turning truck.
Two Drivers Hit Bronx Pedestrian; One Charged After Fleeing
Police said a Mercedes driver hit 22-year-old Wilbert de Jesus Cordero, then Adam Vilajeti hit him in a BMW and was charged with DWI and leaving the scene.
SUV driver rolls on as rear passenger dies
A 23-year-old man riding in the back of a Nissan SUV on Northern Boulevard was ejected and killed. The driver kept going as the passenger lay in the street, his head shattered, body twisted.
Driver’s Head-On Hit Kills 73-Year-Old
A driver in a 2008 Honda went straight on Cross Island Parkway and hit head-on. The 73-year-old man in the middle front seat never moved again. Night traffic rolled on while he died in the dark.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 81-Year-Old
An 81-year-old man entered the Delancey and Willett crosswalk. A Ford SUV driver turned right, failed to yield, and hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died there at night.
Speeding driver hits, kills woman in Jackson Heights crosswalk
A driver pushed an SUV too fast through 37th Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded for the driver.
Driver charged in fatal Canarsie pedestrian crash
Police said Gary Turner, 47, was intoxicated when he drove a 2017 Dodge in Canarsie and hit Louis Garcia, 68, who died at Brookdale.
Driver Charged After 14-Year-Old Killed in Canarsie Crash
Mercedes driver Rayan K. Salmon allegedly caused a chain-reaction crash in Canarsie that killed 14-year-old Christian Antoine.
Driver Hits Man Mid-Block, Leaves Him Dead on Coney Island Ave
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and he still died in the street from head trauma and severe bleeding.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Ejected on Northern
A 42-year-old woman riding an e-scooter along Northern Boulevard was ejected and left unconscious after she hit an SUV’s side. Police recorded driver inattention before the crash on the busy arterial.
Driver charged after Bronx crash kills two passengers
Police said Enrique Lopez was charged after he allegedly lost control in Hunts Point, where two passengers were killed and two people were injured.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left on Avenue X and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at East 16th Street. Her head took the blow. She died there in the cold afternoon light.
Distracted Truck Driver Kills Woman in Bay Ridge
A distracted pickup driver turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman in the roadway near 13th Avenue. She died there under the night sky because a driver could not be bothered to pay attention.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian at Melrose and East 157th
A hit-and-run driver first hit 53-year-old Lourdes Camilo in the Bronx, and police said another driver was involved before she died.
68-Year-Old Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Cars
A 68-year-old driver lost consciousness on Schley Avenue and hit three parked sedans. He died in his car, alone on a Bronx morning lined with parked steel.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned on 89th Avenue and hit an 85-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She took the impact to her head and died in the street while she had the light.
Driver Sentenced After Bushwick Hit-and-Run; Passenger Died
Christopher Seabrook was sentenced after prosecutors said he drove at high speed into a Toyota Yaris in Bushwick, fled, and left Hayden Wallace dead and three others seriously injured.
Distracted Mercedes Driver Kills Man Crossing Capodanno
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 61-year-old man crossing Capodanno Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died in the street.
Unlicensed Mercedes Driver Killed in Speed U-Turn Crash
A 42-year-old unlicensed Mercedes driver sped up Gerritsen Avenue and hit a garbage truck mid U-turn near Florence Avenue. He died from head injuries in the driver’s seat while the truck crew survived the overnight impact.
BMW driver blows signal, kills moped rider
A BMW driver drove through a signal on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 35-year-old moped rider near Bainbridge Avenue overnight. The rider was ejected and died from a head injury in the street.
SUV driver hits man lying on Belt Parkway
A Lexus SUV driver hit a 55-year-old man lying in the eastbound lanes of Belt Parkway. The impact to his head left him unconscious and he died there, on a cold night road built for speed, not bodies.
Drunk, Speeding Driver Turns Parkway Into Grave
On Cross Island Parkway before dawn, a 24-year-old driver mixed alcohol and speed and crashed head-on into another car. Five people died, including an ejected baby. Passengers never had a chance.
Two drivers hit, kill man on Woodhaven
A 47-year-old man crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before sunrise. One driver in a Toyota sedan hit him head-on; another driver in a Jeep sedan hit him next. He died in the roadway between their cars.