Recent severe crashes

1. Driver failed to yield, concussed man 2026-05-05T12:06:00+00:00
   HORACE HARDING EXPY
   A driver failed to yield on the Horace Harding Expressway and a 23-year-old driver ended up with a concussion.
   According to the police report, a driver failed to yield right-of-way while merging on the Horace Harding Expressway at 183rd Street in Queens on May 5, 2026, around 12:06 p.m., and collided with another vehicle. A 23-year-old male driver reported a concussion and head injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. The report lists one driver as 81.
2. Distracted driver injures 20-year-old pedestrian 2026-04-18T01:24:00+00:00
   53 AVE
   A driver lost focus on 53rd Avenue and hit a 20-year-old man at Hollis Court Boulevard. Police recorded driver inattention and an improper turn; the pedestrian suffered a leg injury including fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a driver changing lanes near 53rd Avenue and Hollis Court Boulevard hit a 20-year-old pedestrian at the intersection around 1:24 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly. The pedestrian, listed as working in the roadway, was injured with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a fracture, distortion, or dislocation.
3. Driver fails to yield, hits woman in Queens crosswalk 2026-01-05T08:41:00+00:00
   FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD
   A 67-year-old SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Francis Lewis Blvd and 53rd Ave. Morning commute, snow in the air, and a pedestrian takes the blow.
   According to the police report, a 67-year-old woman driving an SUV north on Francis Lewis Boulevard made a left turn onto 53rd Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right of way by the driver. The pedestrian reported internal head injuries and was listed as injured. Weather records show light snow and below-freezing temperatures that morning.
4. Driver with blocked view hits pedestrian 2026-05-12T21:21:00+00:00
   CLEARVIEW EXPRESSWAY
   A driver going straight on the Clearview Expressway hit a 35-year-old pedestrian crossing near Northern Boulevard. Police recorded an obstructed/limited view; the pedestrian had a head injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old driver in a sedan was going straight ahead on the Clearview Expressway at Northern Boulevard when he hit a 35-year-old man walking as a pedestrian. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with a head injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. SUV driver’s left turn injures two 2026-05-10T13:07:00+00:00
   UTOPIA PKWY
   A driver making a left turn hit another car at Utopia Parkway and 45th Avenue. Police recorded injuries for a 79-year-old driver and a 65-year-old passenger, both with chest pain.
   According to the police report, a 2020 SUV driver was making a left turn on Utopia Parkway at 45th Avenue when the driver collided with a 2002 sedan that was going straight. Police recorded injuries including chest pain or nausea for the 79-year-old SUV driver and the 65-year-old front passenger. A 36-year-old sedan driver reported whiplash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.