About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 11
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 18
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 71
▸ Contusion/Bruise 194
▸ Abrasion 152
▸ Pain/Nausea 58
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Morgan Avenue keeps killing. The city keeps stalling.
AD 53: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A box truck hit a 46-year-old man on Morgan Avenue at Maspeth. He died at the scene, according to city crash data on Aug. 6, 2025. It’s the third death on Morgan in three years, as advocates warned. “I was very frustrated that nothing has been done,” Juan Ignacio Serra said. Link.
- A dump truck making a left turn killed a pedestrian in an East Williamsburg crosswalk at Withers and Woodpoint on Mar. 1, 2025.
- Broadway and Suydam, 3:45 a.m. A 47-year-old man was struck and dragged more than 50 feet. The driver fled. Police are still looking for information, reporters wrote on Aug. 4, 2025 and Aug. 3, 2025.
Three years. Three deaths. Same corridor. Streetsblog put it plain.
Heavy vehicles, heavy losses
- Trucks and buses keep showing up in the worst cases. Pedestrians here were hit in 25 truck-involved crashes since 2022, with three pedestrian deaths tied to trucks, city data show. Source.
- Morgan Avenue is a repeat hotspot, with two deaths and 37 injuries. Source.
- Flushing Avenue and DeKalb have each seen a death. Broadway and Bushwick Avenue log dozens of injuries. Source.
- The danger spikes at the edges of the day. Injuries pile up from 7–9 a.m., then 4–7 p.m., and again at 7–10 p.m. Source.
In this district since 2022: 12 deaths. 2,372 injuries. Forty were serious. Pedestrians alone: 5 killed, 446 hurt. City data.
“Hit and run” is the phrase that keeps coming back. A Bushwick man stood in a crosswalk at Wyckoff and Himrod and was thrown 10 to 15 feet. The driver fled. “Broken ankle, broken humorous, bunch of fractures in my skull,” he told TV. Link.
Three corners. One fix.
Name the turns. Harden them.
- Morgan Avenue: protected bike lanes, hardened lefts, and marked mid-block crossings where people actually walk. Advocates called for it after prior deaths. “Nothing has been done,” Serra said. Link.
- Union at Scholes: a left-turning driver killed a 72-year-old man in the intersection on Mar. 24, 2025. Put in leading walk times and daylight the corners.
- Broadway at Suydam: fatal hit-and-run Aug. 2, 2025. Add hardened turns, crossings you can see, and truck restrictions at night.
Trucks are part of the pattern. So are turns. So is speed. “In areas… becoming residential… we’re unfortunately seeing a lot of collisions with cyclists and trucks,” Polly Trottenberg said. Link.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras through 2030 this June, a step meant to keep pressure on the gas pedal where kids cross. Bill S8344.
The city has the tools to slow the streets, and the state has a bill to stop repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with heavy point totals or camera tickets to install speed limiters. Local Assembly Member Maritza Davila co-sponsors the Assembly version, A2299. Link.
Three years. Three deaths. One corridor.
Lower speeds. Harden turns. Fix Morgan Avenue.
Act now. Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Three Years, Three Deaths — Advocates Want DOT to Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
- Police searching for information on Bushwick hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Driver flees after Brooklyn pedestrian death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Hit-and-run launches pedestrian in Bushwick, ABC7, Published 2025-05-20
- S 8344 — Extends provisions on school speed zones in NYC, New York State Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- A 2299 — Stop Super Speeders Act (Assembly), New York State Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01
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AD 53 Assembly District 53 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 90, District 34, SD 18.
It contains East Williamsburg, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), Brooklyn CB4, Brooklyn CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 53
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Driver alcohol cited in Grand Street crash▸Sep 6 - A driver in a sedan and a woman on a bike collided at Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound and heavy bleeding. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
At Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Lexus sedan and a 35-year-old woman on a bike traveling east collided. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; she was conscious. The 39-year-old male driver is listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, Alcohol Involvement was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan’s center back end was damaged.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
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Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Sep 6 - A driver in a sedan and a woman on a bike collided at Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound and heavy bleeding. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
At Grand St and Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2020 Lexus sedan and a 35-year-old woman on a bike traveling east collided. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; she was conscious. The 39-year-old male driver is listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, Alcohol Involvement was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement for the driver. The report also lists Alcohol Involvement for the bicyclist. The bike was going straight ahead. The sedan’s center back end was damaged.
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Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
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Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.
A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Varet Street▸Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 18 - An eastbound SUV hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk on Varet Street by White Street. The man bled hard from an arm wound. He stayed conscious. The driver kept going straight. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling east on Varet Street struck a 30-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk near White Street. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to his arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for the driver and all involved parties. The report places the SUV going straight ahead with impact at the vehicle’s left rear quarter, indicating contact while the vehicle continued through. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was noted as crossing with no signal in a marked crosswalk after the driver actions described.
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Driver tailgates, cyclist hurt on Flushing▸Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
16
Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
15
Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 17 - Westbound sedan turned right and clipped a westbound cyclist near 965 Flushing Ave. The rider went down hard. Head cuts. Shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Steel wins. Flesh pays.
A westbound sedan made a right turn near 965 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn and struck a westbound bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head lacerations. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Following Too Closely.” Driver errors included Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The car’s right‑rear bumper showed impact; the bike’s front end was damaged. The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted only after the driver errors. This was a turn across a straight‑moving rider. The system lets speed and mass rule the lane.
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Cyclist Ejected on Roebling at Grand▸Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
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Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 16 - A 31-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected on Roebling at Grand. She suffered severe head bleeding and went into shock. Police recorded obstructed view and a malfunctioning traffic control device.
A 31-year-old woman riding north on Roebling Street at Grand Street was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and shock. According to the police report, the crash listed "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working." Police recorded those factors as the contributing causes. The record notes the bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury. Vehicle damage was recorded as none. The report cites limited sight lines and a malfunctioning traffic control device as the failures recorded by police; no other causes are listed in the file.
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Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders▸Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
12
Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
12
Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave▸Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
13
Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
5
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
3
Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
28
Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Jul 12 - A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
17S 8344
Davila misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
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Garbage Truck Turns, Moped Rider Ejected on Flushing Ave▸Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Jun 13 - A garbage truck turned right on Flushing Avenue. A moped kept straight. The truck struck the moped. The moped rider was ejected and left unconscious with severe injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.
A crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A garbage truck made a right turn and collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations to the entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not using any safety equipment. The truck's right front quarter panel struck the moped's front end. No injuries to the truck driver were reported. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
5
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Grand Street Crash▸Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
3
Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
28
Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Jun 5 - A sedan turned left on Grand Street. A motorcycle struck hard. The rider flew from his bike. He suffered severe arm wounds. Obstructed view and unsafe speed played a role.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle rider, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The injured rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
3
Moped Strikes Truck in Brooklyn Night Crash▸May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
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Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.
A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.
28
City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection▸Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
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City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-04-28
29
Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
28
Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.
Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.
- City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28
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Improper Left Turn Crushes E-Bike Rider’s Head▸Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
28
Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 29 - On Johnson Avenue, a left-turning vehicle cut across an e-bike’s path. The rider, 28, slammed head-on, thrown and bleeding. Metal crumpled. The street marked by one man’s broken body, the cost of a single turn taken too soon.
According to the police report, the crash unfolded on Johnson Avenue near Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. An e-bike rider, age 28, was traveling straight when a vehicle executed an improper left turn, cutting directly into his path. The report states, 'A vehicle turned left, too soon. The bike hit head-on. The rider, 28, flew off. Head crushed.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe head injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The impact crushed both vehicles’ front ends. No contributing factors are attributed to the e-bike rider. The report centers the crash on the left-turning vehicle’s action, underscoring the systemic danger posed by improper turns at intersections.
28
Cyclist Crushed Between SUVs on Flushing Avenue▸Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
24
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
16
Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
8
Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 28 - A 41-year-old cyclist was pinned between two SUVs on Flushing Avenue. His arm split open. One driver stayed. The other fled. Blood pooled on the street. The twisted bike lay silent under the spring sun.
A collision on Flushing Avenue near 1093 in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old cyclist severely injured, according to the police report. The cyclist, who was helmetless, was crushed between two station wagons/SUVs. The report states, 'His arm split open. Blood pooled. One driver stayed. The other vanished.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower arm and hand and was partially ejected from his bike. According to the police report, driver errors played a central role: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' are listed as contributing factors. One SUV was stopped in traffic, while the other was parked. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors that led to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that resulted in the cyclist's injury.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes▸Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 24 - A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
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Distracted Driver Kills Passenger on Linden Street▸Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
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Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.
10
Hyundai Driver Slams Parked Cars on Menahan Street▸Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.
A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.
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Both Drivers Run Red, Moped Rider Ejected▸Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 8 - Blood streaked Broadway and Lorimer. Two drivers ran the light. The unlicensed moped rider, twenty-six, flew from his seat. His face split open, he stayed awake. Metal torn, traffic roaring, danger unchecked at the Brooklyn corner.
At the intersection of Broadway and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn, a violent collision left a 26-year-old unlicensed moped rider ejected and bleeding from severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The moped's rear was torn in the crash, and the rider was thrown from his seat, remaining conscious but badly injured. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped operator was unlicensed, but the data centers driver actions: both failed to obey traffic signals, creating lethal conditions for all road users. The police report describes the aftermath in stark terms: 'Blood ran from deep cuts across his face.' No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the systemic danger when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy Brooklyn intersections.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
- Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08