Recent severe crashes

1. Driver hits pedestrian on Beach Channel 2026-06-07T23:06:00+00:00
   14-91 BEACH CHANNEL DR
   A driver in an SUV hit a 42-year-old man crossing near 14-91 Beach Channel Drive. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion; the pedestrian suffered head crush injuries and was listed unconscious.
   According to the police report, around 11:06 p.m. on June 7 in Queens, the 32-year-old driver of a 2017 Kia SUV was going straight ahead near 14-91 Beach Channel Drive when a pedestrian was hit. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, was listed unconscious with head crush injuries. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
2. Van driver botched lane pass, crashed 2026-04-29T13:33:00+00:00
   MOTT AVE
   A van driver made an improper pass on Mott Avenue near Grassmere Terrace, and someone ended up hurt. Police also recorded failure to yield.
   According to the police report, a 36-year-old van driver crashed on Mott Avenue at Grassmere Terrace in Queens on April 29, 2026, around 1:33 p.m. The driver reported a chest injury described as internal. Police recorded passing or lane usage improper and failure to yield right-of-way.
3. Driver turned and broke teen’s leg 2026-04-21T08:15:00+00:00
   BEACH 25 ST
   An 18-year-old pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk on Beach 25th Street got hit during a turn, leaving her with a leg injury listed as fracture/dislocation. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
   According to the police report, a driver making a turn hit an 18-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at an intersection near Beach 25th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Queens. She was injured in the knee/lower leg/foot, with a complaint listed as fracture, distorted, and dislocation. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion as a contributing factor. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver backed up, hit two pedestrians 2026-06-05T08:00:00+00:00
   20-36 PLAINVIEW AVE
   Police say a driver backing unsafely hit two pedestrians near 20-36 Plainview Avenue. A 78-year-old woman suffered minor bleeding; a second female pedestrian reported pain or nausea.
   According to the police report, a 53-year-old driver in a 4-door sedan was backing near 20-36 Plainview Avenue in Queens around 8 a.m. on June 5, 2026, and hit two pedestrians. Police recorded backing unsafely by the driver. A 78-year-old woman had minor bleeding to her elbow/lower arm/hand, and another female pedestrian reported pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver slammed parked sedan on Beach 19th 2026-05-31T06:00:00+00:00
   BEACH 19 ST
   A driver going straight hit a parked sedan on Beach 19th Street, injuring the 49-year-old driver. A morning wreck, one bruised leg and knee.
   According to the police report, at about 6:00 a.m. on May 31, 2026, a 49-year-old woman driving a sedan on Beach 19th Street hit another sedan that was parked. Police recorded a contusion/bruise to the driver’s knee/lower leg/foot. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.