Recent severe crashes

1. SUV Strikes Elderly Man on Hylan Boulevard 2025-03-07T09:28:00+00:00
   HYLAN BLVD
   A Ford SUV hit an 80-year-old man head-on near Benton Avenue. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He died under a gray Staten Island sky. The street bore silent witness to another life ended by steel.
   An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound Ford SUV struck him head-on on Hylan Boulevard near Benton Avenue, according to the police report. The report states the man 'stepped into the street against the light.' The vehicle, a 2008 Ford SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, with the point of contact at the center front end. The police report describes the aftermath: 'His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under a gray Staten Island sky.' The contributing factors listed in the police data are 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction are cited in the report. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No mention is made of helmet use or other pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor.
2. Aggressive Staten Island driver maims walkers 2025-11-08T15:00:00+00:00
   ROBIN RD
   A northbound sedan driver on Robin Road by Father Capodanno drove into two women at the intersection. One bled from deep belly cuts. The other clutched her leg. Police recorded aggressive driving by the driver.
   A northbound sedan driver going straight on Robin Road by Father Capodanno Boulevard on Staten Island hit two women walking at the intersection. A 45-year-old pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her abdomen and pelvis. A 36-year-old pedestrian reported pain and injury to her lower leg. Both pedestrians were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the center front end of the car, with damage to the right front bumper. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver as a contributing factor. No contributing factors were recorded for either pedestrian.
3. Two Sedans Crush Pedestrian on Hylan Blvd 2025-04-13T00:33:00+00:00
   HYLAN BLVD
   Two sedans struck a man crossing Hylan Blvd. His body broke under their front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed. Drivers walked away. He did not.
   A 35-year-old man was struck by two sedans while crossing Hylan Blvd near Dawson Place, Staten Island. According to the police report, 'Two sedans struck a man crossing against the light. His body broke beneath the front ends. He lay unconscious, crushed from head to foot. Drivers wore belts. They walked away. He did not.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left unconscious. Both vehicles hit him with their center front ends. No driver errors were specified in the report. The data lists the pedestrian as crossing against the signal, but no contributing factors were assigned to the drivers.
4. SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Steuben Street 2025-04-09T16:43:00+00:00
   STEUBEN ST
   Honda SUV moves east. Driver’s view blocked. Old man crosses with signal. Metal hits flesh. Blood on the head. Woman and child inside, both hurt, both conscious.
   A Honda SUV struck a 76-year-old man crossing Steuben Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old boy in the rear seat were also injured. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash left three people hurt, one seriously. No blame is placed on those struck.
5. Bus Strikes Pedestrian, Leaves Scene Bleeding 2025-01-15T00:07:00+00:00
   OTIS AVE
   A southbound bus struck a 49-year-old man at Otis Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. The man stayed conscious, bleeding hard from his arm. The bus rolled on, unmarked. Blood stained the intersection. The street bore witness.
   A 49-year-old man was struck by a southbound bus at the intersection of Otis Avenue and Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, according to the police report. The report states the bus hit the pedestrian at the intersection, causing severe bleeding from his arm. The man remained conscious at the scene. The bus continued without stopping, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. According to the police report, the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus. The report lists 'Unspecified' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, but does not cite any specific pedestrian behavior as a cause. The bus sustained no reported damage. The police narrative emphasizes the bus driver's failure to remain at the scene and the resulting injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those on foot in city streets.