Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver killed a 1-year-old 2026-02-07T19:38:00+00:00
   61-55 98 ST
   A driver making a left turn hit and killed a 1-year-old boy near 61-55 98 St in Queens. One small body, one lethal mistake.
   According to the police report, a 29-year-old driver in a BMW SUV was making a left turn near 61-55 98 St in Queens when he hit a 1-year-old pedestrian. The child suffered head crush injuries and was pronounced dead. Police listed the pedestrian as not at an intersection. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver passed too close on LIE 2026-06-04T19:25:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   A motorcycle rider ended up semiconscious with a head injury on the Long Island Expressway. Police recorded passing too closely.
   According to the police report, the motorcycle rider was injured on the Long Island Expressway in Queens around 7:25 p.m. Police recorded passing too closely as a contributing factor. The report lists the rider as semiconscious with a head injury and a complaint of severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver inexperience leaves passenger concussed 2026-06-03T23:05:00+00:00
   WOODHAVEN BLVD
   Late night on Woodhaven Boulevard, police recorded driver inexperience as two drivers crashed. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion; a 58-year-old driver reported back pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight on Woodhaven Boulevard at Dry Harbor Road crashed around 11:05 p.m. in Queens. Police recorded driver inexperience. A 19-year-old front-seat passenger was injured with a concussion and neck injury. A 58-year-old woman driving one of the sedans reported back pain and nausea.
4. Queens Blvd debris downs 27-year-old cyclist 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
   93-29 QUEENS BLVD
   A 27-year-old cyclist went down near 93-29 Queens Boulevard after police recorded obstruction/debris. He was injured overnight.
   According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured near 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Queens just after midnight on May 17, 2026. Police recorded obstruction/debris as a contributing factor. The report lists an internal complaint and an injury to the shoulder/upper arm.
5. Distracted van driver hits woman crossing 2026-05-12T17:43:00+00:00
   ASCAN AVE
   A van driver making a left turn hit a 66-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal on Ascan Avenue near Austin Street. Police recorded driver inattention and crush injuries to her lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 73-year-old van driver was making a left turn on Ascan Avenue near Austin Street in Queens on May 12, 2026, around 5:43 p.m., and hit a 66-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and pedestrian error/confusion. The pedestrian reported crush injuries to her knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.