Inwood’s Street Racing Crisis | New York City News

Inwood’s Sherman Avenue has turned into a deadly racetrack, with residents living in terror as street racing escalates — stunts, high speeds, and crashes are becoming the norm. A recent crash involving a Corvette and Mercedes left two injured, and the Mercedes driver fled the scene. The Corvette driver, already a repeat offender with prior stolen car charges, now faces no-license charges. This isn’t new — a 2022 tragedy claimed two lives, including Joel Adames, whose sister says her kids still live in fear. Since 2021, at least 27 people have been hurt on this street. Locals demand more speed bumps, red light cameras, and narrower lanes — changes the city claims to have made, but residents say aren’t enough. Experts agree redesigning the road could deter racing, and while city officials acknowledge the need for safety, Inwood’s families are pleading for immediate, real action before another life is lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4360fdbc8ed6f976