74 Years Ago Today… “Auto Crashes marred New Year – as usual…”

PM, January 2, 1942 (PM Photos by Weegee)

“Auto Crashes marred New Year – as usual. When this car struck El pillar at 48th St. and Third Ave. driver was injured.”
“Bus crashed into doctor’s car parked in front of his office at 232 East 79th St…”
“Three were removed to Bellevue when, at Second Ave. and 39th St., this car collided with a taxi…”
“Driver of wrecked cab, John Delany, 559 Second Ave., was removed by cops, later went to hospital.”

January 2, 2016 (Photos by Ceegee)

“Auto Crashes marred New Year – as usual… 2016”
“Bus crashed into car in Columbus Circle…”