Recent severe crashes

1. Audi driver was turning before fatal Staten Island collision 2026-08-24T14:00:00+00:00
   Staten Island
   A 50-year-old Audi driver was making a left turn when a collision with a Honda HR-V in New Springville fatally injured 90-year-old passenger Gerardo Avila.
   Police said the crash happened around 10 a.m. near Rockland Avenue and Forest Hill Road in New Springville. Gerardo Avila, 90, was riding in a Honda HR-V with a 70-year-old woman driving and a 6-year-old girl when the Honda and an Audi Q5 operated by a 50-year-old man were involved in a collision as the Audi driver made a left turn from Rockland Avenue onto Forest Hill Road. Avila died at Staten Island University North Hospital. The woman and child were also seriously injured, and the Audi driver was treated for minor injuries. Police said no arrests had been made as the investigation continued.
2. Distracted Driver Hits Carload of Seniors 2026-06-02T10:46:00+00:00
   NELSON AVE
   Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit another sedan at Nelson Avenue and Amboy Road. A 76-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered a concussion; three other people were hurt.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight on Nelson Avenue at Amboy Road hit another sedan at 10:46 a.m. on June 2 in Staten Island. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and traffic-control disregard for that driver. A 76-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a concussion. The report also lists injuries to an 80-year-old front-seat passenger and two drivers, ages 81 and 52.
3. Driver hit 71-year-old crossing Hylan 2026-05-08T06:55:00+00:00
   HYLAN BLVD
   A driver in a sedan hit a 71-year-old woman on Hylan Boulevard at Richmond Avenue. Police reported a fracture or dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, or hand.
   According to the police report, at about 6:55 a.m. on May 8, 2026, a driver going straight on Hylan Boulevard at Richmond Avenue hit a 71-year-old pedestrian. Police recorded that she was crossing with no signal or crosswalk. She was listed as injured, with a fracture, distortion, or dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, or hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Police: Driver inattention, accelerator failure 2026-04-23T11:05:00+00:00
   HYLAN BLVD
   On Hylan Boulevard at William Avenue, a sedan driver was hurt along with a 79-year-old passenger. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and an accelerator defect.
   According to the police report, a 71-year-old sedan driver was going straight on Hylan Boulevard at William Avenue in Staten Island when the crash occurred at 11:05 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and an accelerator defect as contributing factors. The driver and a 79-year-old front passenger were listed as injured with internal abdomen/pelvis injuries and were conscious.
5. SUV driver crashes, suffers head injury 2026-04-10T07:30:00+00:00
   4506 HYLAN BLVD
   A 59-year-old SUV driver crashed near 4506 Hylan Boulevard and was injured, with head trauma and severe bleeding reported.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old man driving a 2016 Ford SUV was going straight ahead near 4506 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island when he crashed around 7:30 a.m. Police recorded the contributing factor as “Other Vehicular.” The driver was reported injured with a head injury and severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.