Recent severe crashes

1. Driver slams parked SUV on Parsons 2026-01-20T16:03:00+00:00
   PARSONS BLVD
   A driver hit a parked SUV on Parsons Blvd near Hoover Ave. A 30-year-old driver was injured, with a neck injury recorded.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old man driving an SUV hit a parked SUV on Parsons Blvd near Hoover Ave in Queens on Jan. 20 at about 4:03 p.m. Police recorded a neck injury for the 30-year-old driver. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Passenger distraction: SUV driver hits SUV 2026-02-26T11:30:00+00:00
   86 AVE
   Passenger distraction was blamed after a driver going straight hit another SUV stopped in traffic at Queens Boulevard and 86th Avenue. A 29-year-old front-seat passenger reported whiplash.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV going straight ahead hit an SUV that was stopped in traffic at Queens Boulevard and 86th Avenue in Queens around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Police recorded passenger distraction as a contributing factor. A 29-year-old front-seat passenger reported whiplash and a neck injury; a 39-year-old driver was listed with a back injury.
3. Driver failed to yield, hit walker 2026-02-12T19:00:00+00:00
   HILLSIDE AVE
   A driver failed to yield on Hillside Ave near the Van Wyck Expy and hit a 28-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The man was injured, with an abrasion to his hip/upper leg.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight on Hillside Ave near the Van Wyck Expy failed to yield right-of-way and hit a 28-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. Police recorded failure to yield. The pedestrian was injured, with an abrasion and injury to his hip/upper leg. The crash happened after dark.
4. Distracted driver slams SUV on 164 St. 2026-02-04T17:46:00+00:00
   164 STREET
   Police recorded driver inattention. A driver hit another SUV near 164 Street and the Grand Central Parkway, injuring a 54-year-old rear-seat passenger with neck pain and whiplash.
   According to the police report, the crash happened around 5:46 p.m. near 164 Street and the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The report lists two SUVs traveling south when a driver hit the other vehicle. A 54-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger reported whiplash and a neck injury.
5. Livery driver fails to yield, hits woman 2026-01-13T17:10:00+00:00
   SMEDLEY ST
   A 70-year-old livery driver turned left on Smedley St and hit a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She took a head injury while his passengers rode away with “no damage” on the report.
   According to the police report, a 70-year-old licensed livery driver making a left turn from Smedley Street at 84th Drive failed to yield and hit a 64-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was recorded in shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.