Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 51?
No More Warnings—Fix Third Avenue Before It Kills Again
AD 51: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025
Blood on Third Avenue
Just two weeks ago, at dawn on July 11, a BMW ran a red light at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, were crossing with the signal. The car did not stop. Both men died in the street. The driver fled. Police arrested him later that day. The charges: manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving.
This was not the first time. It will not be the last. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch of Third Avenue. The city’s answer? A sign that says: “be careful.” State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, “We should all be offended. Angry. Insulted. That the response from our city to two deaths blocks away from here is a sign that says: ‘be careful.’”
The Toll in Numbers
In the past 12 months, seven people have died and 997 have been injured in Assembly District 51. Children, elders, men, women. Pedestrians crossing with the light. Cyclists in the bike lane. Most are hit by cars and trucks. Some by motorcycles, mopeds, or bikes. The numbers do not tell you about the shoes left behind, the groceries scattered on the curb. But they do not lie.
Promises, Delays, and Demands
The city promised a redesign for Third Avenue. Community Board 7 approved it in 2023. The plan stalled. Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes said, “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on? We got word last fall that there was a pause, but an indefinite pause and I don’t know what that means. There’s been no conversation, no updates.” She stood with families and called for action: “Safer streets are not a privilege, they are a right.”
Mitaynes has backed bills to extend school speed zones, require speed limiters for repeat offenders, and hold vehicle owners liable for camera violations. She has called for daylighting corners and regulating truck traffic. But the deaths keep coming. Words and votes are not enough.
What Now?
Call your council member. Call Assembly Member Mitaynes. Demand the city finish the Third Avenue redesign. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed limiters for repeat offenders.
No more signs. No more delays. No more deaths in the crosswalk.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
▸ Where does AD 51 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in AD 51?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 51?
▸ Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Two Killed In Sunset Park Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-23
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-28
- Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes, BKReader, Published 2025-07-24
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Two Killed In Sunset Park Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14
- Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17
- V-DAY SPECIAL: Bigger Cargo Bikes and Last-Mile Warehouse Regulation is a Match Made In Heaven, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-14
- Poorer Brooklynites Bear the Brunt of Online Delivery Boom: Report, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-23
Fix the Problem
District 51
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 51 Assembly District 51 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 38, SD 17.
It contains Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Brooklyn CB7, Brooklyn CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 51
Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Sedan Slams Front▸On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.
A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.
SUV Slams Head-On, Elderly Driver Killed▸A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.
A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.
Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
On 5th Avenue, an 83-year-old woman lost consciousness while driving. Her Chevy sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding, but awake. No other people hurt. The street took the blow.
An 83-year-old woman driving a 1999 Chevy sedan south on 5th Avenue lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'An 83-year-old woman lost consciousness behind the wheel of a '99 Chevy. The sedan struck hard, front first. She was alone. Belted. Cut deep. Bleeding. Awake.' The driver suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as noted after the primary causes. No other driver errors are listed in the data.
BMW Strikes Pedestrian Amid Debris on Gowanus▸A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.
A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.
SUV Slams Head-On, Elderly Driver Killed▸A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.
A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.
Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A BMW cut through scattered debris on the Gowanus Expressway. A man, 32, was struck near parked taxis. His legs were torn. Blood pooled on the cold asphalt. He died there, under the humming lights and steel.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway. According to the police report, a BMW changed lanes and struck a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and scattered debris. The pedestrian suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. Multiple occupants and drivers were also injured, including two drivers with head and back wounds. The police report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. No driver was cited for failure to yield or speeding. The crash scene was marked by parked vehicles, debris, and chaos. The victim’s actions are not blamed. The report centers on the hazards and failures that led to this fatal impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.
A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.
SUV Slams Head-On, Elderly Driver Killed▸A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.
A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.
Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.
A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.
SUV Slams Head-On, Elderly Driver Killed▸A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.
A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.
Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.
A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.
Forklift Backs Into Woman on Court Street▸A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A forklift reversed on Court Street. The driver did not see the woman. She was struck. Her knee split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the morning light. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A 52-year-old woman was struck by a forklift backing south on Court Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see her. She was 52. Her leg split open at the knee. Blood pooled on the pavement. She stayed conscious, lying still in the early morning light.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The forklift driver, a 59-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other contributing factors were cited.
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash▸An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.
E-Scooter Rider Ignores Signal, Suffers Head Injury▸A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A man on an e-scooter sped north on 4th Avenue. He blew past traffic control. The front smashed. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He sat alone, stunned, as morning broke over Brooklyn.
A 28-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on 4th Avenue at 37th Street in Brooklyn suffered a severe head injury after disregarding traffic control, according to the police report. The report states, “A man rode north on an e-scooter, no helmet, no license. He struck something hard. The front crumpled. His head split. Blood poured.” The e-scooter’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing with the signal, but was not reported injured. The crash left the rider in shock, bleeding heavily in the early morning light.
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian on 2nd Avenue▸A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A 25-year-old man walked near 2nd Avenue. A driver, distracted, struck him with the front bumper. The impact crushed his shoulder. No warning. The street emptied. Pain and silence followed. The driver failed to yield.
A 25-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his shoulder when a vehicle struck him on 2nd Avenue near 45th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact came from the left front bumper, leaving the man conscious but injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the driver's identity. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed on 4th Avenue▸A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A Ford SUV turned left on slick Brooklyn pavement. An e-bike rider came north. The SUV’s rear was scraped. The bike was crushed. A 55-year-old man died beneath the weight. The street bore witness. The city lost another life.
A deadly crash unfolded on 4th Avenue near 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Ford SUV turned left on slippery pavement as an e-bike traveled north. The SUV’s right rear was scraped; the e-bike was demolished. The 55-year-old man riding the e-bike was killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. Both drivers were unlicensed. The data shows no helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one man dead and a city street marked by loss.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact▸A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.
A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.