Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blew traffic control, hit 2 seniors 2026-05-25T19:48:00+00:00
   FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD
   A driver disregarded traffic control at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. A 71-year-old woman suffered head crush injuries and was left unconscious.
   According to the police report, a driver disregarded traffic control near Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike in Queens and hit two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. A 71-year-old woman suffered head crush injuries and was listed as unconscious, and a 70-year-old man suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries. Multiple vehicle occupants were also listed as injured.
2. Dump-truck driver hits, kills 70-year-old 2026-05-18T09:26:00+00:00
   229-05 87 AVE
   A dump-truck driver hit a 70-year-old man on 87th Avenue in Queens, killing him. Morning street, fatal outcome.
   According to the police report, a 43-year-old driver in a dump truck was going straight ahead near 229-05 87th Avenue in Queens when he hit a 70-year-old pedestrian, killing him. The pedestrian’s injury was recorded as crush injuries to the chest. The driver was listed as injured with a complaint of pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Speeding driver kills 28-year-old in Queens 2026-04-24T21:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver on Bell Boulevard near 86th Avenue. A 28-year-old driver was killed, and a 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy riding as passengers were injured.
   According to the police report, the driver of a 2008 Audi sedan was going straight on Bell Boulevard at 86th Avenue when he collided with a 2005 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 28-year-old man listed as a driver was killed, with crush injuries to his entire body. A 30-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy in the Toyota were injured, with pain or nausea complaints.
4. Motorcyclist wiped out on Grand Central 2026-06-07T05:15:00+00:00
   164 STREET
   A 24-year-old driver crashed a motorcycle near Grand Central Parkway at 5:15 a.m. He suffered a head injury and was listed as unconscious.
   According to the police report, a 24-year-old man driving a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle was going straight ahead near 164th Street and Grand Central Parkway in Queens around 5:15 a.m. Sunday. He was listed as injured, unconscious, with a head injury and minor bleeding. Another 24-year-old man was listed as a registrant; the report does not describe his injuries.
5. Driver passed too close, broke cyclist 2026-06-05T17:40:00+00:00
   172 ST
   A driver passed too closely on 172nd Street near Jamaica Avenue and hit a 19-year-old cyclist. The teen suffered a fracture/dislocation to his arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight on 172nd Street near Jamaica Avenue hit a 19-year-old male cyclist who was also going straight. Police recorded passing too closely and prescription medication as contributing factors. The cyclist was injured with a fracture/dislocation involving the elbow, lower arm, and hand.