Recent severe crashes

1. Driver passed too close, crushed cyclist 2026-05-12T12:50:00+00:00
   212 PL
   A driver hit a 36-year-old cyclist on 212th Place near 89th Avenue. Police recorded passing too closely.
   According to the police report, a driver in a 4-door sedan hit a 36-year-old male cyclist on 212th Place at 89th Avenue in Queens around 12:50 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Police recorded passing too closely. The cyclist was injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and a complaint of crush injuries.
2. Driver blew a control, hurt teen 2026-03-10T18:39:00+00:00
   211 ST
   A driver disregarded traffic control on 211th Street at Jamaica Avenue, and a 19-year-old driver was injured with neck crush injuries. Queens, evening.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight on 211th Street at Jamaica Avenue collided after police recorded traffic control disregarded and other vehicular factors. A 19-year-old male driver was injured, with neck injury and a complaint of crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Defective pavement throws motorcycle driver 2026-03-08T16:00:00+00:00
   GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
   A 37-year-old motorcycle driver went down on Grand Central Parkway by the Clearview Expressway. Police recorded defective pavement; the driver was ejected and suffered chest injuries, including a fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old motorcycle driver was going straight on Grand Central Parkway at the Clearview Expressway in Queens when police recorded defective pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was ejected and was listed as injured, with chest injuries and a complaint of fracture, distortion, and dislocation.
4. Driver hits parked cars, concussion 2026-03-05T22:13:00+00:00
   90-53 210 PL
   A 74-year-old driver hit parked cars near 90-53 210th Place, leaving himself with a concussion. Police recorded physical disability as a contributing factor.
   According to the police report, a 74-year-old driver going straight ahead hit parked vehicles near 90-53 210th Place in Queens around 10:13 p.m. Police recorded physical disability as a contributing factor. The driver was listed as injured with a head injury and a concussion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted Springfield Blvd drivers injure teen 2026-01-06T16:44:00+00:00
   SPRINGFIELD BLVD
   Two distracted drivers met on Springfield Blvd and a 16-year-old front-seat passenger took the hit, left with head and whiplash injuries as adults behind the wheel lost focus.
   According to the police report, two licensed drivers traveling south on Springfield Boulevard near Jamaica Avenue crashed while both were going straight. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. A 16-year-old front passenger in one vehicle sustained head and whiplash injuries, and a 17-year-old driver in the other vehicle reported a concussion. Other vehicle occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.