Recent severe crashes

1. Speeding driver kills 28-year-old in Queens 2026-04-24T21:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver on Bell Boulevard near 86th Avenue. A 28-year-old driver was killed, and a 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy riding as passengers were injured.
   According to the police report, the driver of a 2008 Audi sedan was going straight on Bell Boulevard at 86th Avenue when he collided with a 2005 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 28-year-old man listed as a driver was killed, with crush injuries to his entire body. A 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy in the Toyota were injured, with pain or nausea complaints.
2. Driver changed lanes, hit another car 2026-06-01T21:40:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   On the Long Island Expressway at night, a driver changed lanes and hit another vehicle. An 18-year-old driver reported a neck injury.
   According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:40 p.m. on the Long Island Expressway in Queens when drivers were changing lanes and one hit the other. Police recorded passing too closely and unsafe lane changing. An 18-year-old male driver was injured, with a reported neck injury. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. SUV driver failed to yield, hit 75-year-old 2026-05-27T13:00:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   A driver making a right turn on Bell Boulevard failed to yield and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded a hip and upper-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in an SUV was making a right turn on Bell Boulevard when he failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a 75-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded injuries to her hip and upper leg, including a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver hits Queens pedestrian 2026-05-21T17:00:00+00:00
   73-28 BELL BLVD
   A distracted driver making a left turn hit a 65-year-old woman on Bell Boulevard. Police recorded fractures and dislocation to her leg and foot.
   According to the police report, a 73-year-old driver in a 2004 four-door sedan was making a left turn near 73-28 Bell Boulevard in Queens around 5 p.m. Thursday when the driver hit a 65-year-old pedestrian who was crossing. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with fractures, distortion, or dislocation reported to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Drunk driver wrecks SUV in Queens 2026-05-31T04:44:00+00:00
   HOLLIS HILLS TER
   At 4:44 a.m. on Hollis Hills Terrace, police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The 48-year-old driver was injured.
   According to the police report, a 48-year-old man driving an SUV was injured when he made a right turn near Hollis Hills Terrace and 209th Street in Queens around 4:44 a.m. on May 31, 2026. Police recorded alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.