Why Hasn't the NYPD Arrested the Driver Behind a Brutal Hit-And-Run?

Last month, a driver swerved into the bike lane on Grand Street in Williamsburg and knocked Matthew van Ohlen off of his bike, then ran over his body and dragged him 20 to 30 feet, killing him. Police recovered the driver’s Camaro a few days later, but they still have not yet made an arrest. Why not?
In Response to Hit-and-Run That Killed Cyclist, NYPD Tickets More Cyclists
Over the weekend, a driver struck and killed a cyclist in the bike lane on Grand Street in Williamsburg, then fled the scene of what police believe was an intentional crash. Naturally, the NYPD’s response to this tragedy has been to issue more tickets to cyclists.
New Stats Show Exactly Why Congestion Pricing Is a Great Idea for NYC
Yesterday, the New York City Department of Transportation released a report full of statistics about the ways in which people get around town, and how long it usually takes them to do so. Incidentally, these stats, taken together, present a pretty compelling argument in favor of a particular piece of legislation that…
The L Train Shutdown Could Mean a Car-Free 14th Street
With the L train shutdown looming, some legislators are putting forward a radical proposal to make life easier for crosstown commuters: re-think 14th Street as a corridor for buses, bicycles, and pedestrians, with one large section that would be blocked to cars entirely.
Biking Is the Fastest Way to Get Around Midtown, And It Should Be Easier
Traffic in Midtown Manhattan is generally pretty bad, and if you’re not on 42nd Street, the subway offers no options for getting across town. What’s a commuter in a rush to do? Get on a bike.
Thanks to cheap gas prices, a strong economy, and widespread availability of automobiles, it looks like American drivers drove more miles last year than ever before. A little bit of history in the making. Do you find this fact interesting? Do you enjoy driving? What is the best car, in your opinion?
Why Won't More Chicks Buy Harleys?
Imagine the predicament of the Harley-Davidson Corporation: every paunchy middle-aged biker dude already owns your product. Where to find sales growth? Ladies? Hello?
NYPD: Teen Stole Lexus, Came Back Two Days Later to Steal Same Lexus
What’s the coolest thing you did as a teen? What was the most illegal thing? Ever think about stealing a car for a quick joyride, then doing it again almost immediately after? One noble teen in the Bronx did. A legendary teen with nothing to lose.
This Man Fucked This Car Right in the Tailpipe
Here it is, straight from Brazil: the video that bravely asks the question, “For what have woman ?? Why pay for a whore ??? If you can just fuck your car !!! huahuahua is it yummy ??”
Attn: Did Anyone Forget a $200K Car on the Side of the Road This Weekend
If you crashed your expensive Lamborghini with no license plates and then abandoned it on a Texas highway this weekend, good news! The cops found it and they just have a couple questions, no big deal!
Car Thief Throws Brick at Car, Brick Bounces Off Car, Knocks Thief Out
A car thief threw a brick at the window of a car outside Gerry Brady's pub in Drogheda, but the brick bounced off the window and hit the car thief in the face, the Irish Independent reports.
American Horror Story Actor Ben Woolf Dies After Being Struck By Car
Ben Woolf, an actor on American Horror Story, has died, the Associated Press reports. Woolf was hospitalized last week after being struck by a car.
Report: Khloe Kardashian Drove Her Family Into a Ditch But They're OK
Khloe Kardashian was driving Kim Kardashian, North West, and Kylie Jenner through Bozeman, Montana Saturday morning when she skidded on ice, crossed into oncoming traffic, and landed in a ditch, TMZ reports. Why were they in Montana? Doesn't matter, they're fine.
This Old Man Went to the Market and Crashed into 9 Cars
An old man, 92, crashed into nine other cars while pulling out of his parking spot at the Piggly Wiggly in Mayville, Wisconsin on Friday. Apparently he had a medical emergency and lost control of his car but damn. Police say that he will not be ticketed for hitting NINE cars. Watch the car-nage above.
"Ready For Your Abortion Date?": Man Hits Pregnant Girlfriend With Car
Justin Colby turned himself into Pasco County, Fla. police Monday night after striking his seven months pregnant girlfriend with his car and walking off. Police released security camera footage depicting the hit and run Tuesday.
