Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver kills 28-year-old cyclist 2026-05-01T16:24:00+00:00
   FLUSHING AVE
   A driver hit a 28-year-old cyclist on Flushing Avenue, killing him. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old man riding a bike was killed in a crash on Flushing Avenue in Queens on May 1, 2026, at 4:24 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The report lists two motor-vehicle drivers and other occupants; it does not describe their injuries.
2. Box-truck driver kills woman crossing 2026-04-17T08:26:00+00:00
   GATES AVE
   A box-truck driver made a left turn and hit a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal at an intersection on Gates Avenue. She died from crush injuries.
   According to the police report, a 49-year-old box-truck driver was making a left turn at Gates Avenue and Street Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:26 a.m. Friday when the driver hit a 30-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian was killed, with crush injuries to the chest. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Speeding rider slams parked sedan 2026-06-05T06:45:00+00:00
   GRAND AVE
   Police recorded unsafe speed. A 23-year-old motorcycle rider hit a parked Lexus on Grand Avenue at 6:45 a.m., and was ejected with head injuries and severe lacerations.
   According to the police report, a 23-year-old man riding a motorcycle was traveling west on Grand Avenue near 73rd Street in Queens when he hit a parked 2018 Lexus IS 300. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver failed to yield, hit pedestrian 2026-06-03T14:50:00+00:00
   69 ST
   A sedan driver turned and hit a 29-year-old man crossing with the signal on 69th Street at Eliot Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
   According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a 2013 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on 69th Street at Eliot Avenue in Queens when he hit a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. The pedestrian was reported injured with head injuries and crush injuries and was in shock.
5. Driver drifted lanes, ejected motorcyclist 2026-05-28T17:00:00+00:00
   COOPER AVE
   On Cooper Avenue at 80th Street, a driver changed lanes and hit a motorcyclist. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing; the rider was ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, the crash happened May 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. on Cooper Avenue at 80th Street in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing. A 43-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured, ejected, and reported crush injuries to his knee/lower leg/foot. A 46-year-old woman driving a sedan was also listed.