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 225
▸ Crush Injuries 156
▸ Amputation 11
▸ Severe Bleeding 168
▸ Severe Lacerations 170
▸ Concussion 270
▸ Whiplash 1,462
▸ Contusion/Bruise 2,377
▸ Abrasion 1,652
▸ Pain/Nausea 791
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Brooklyn
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 14 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 9 in last 90d here
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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Ocean Parkway, 1 AM
Brooklyn: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025
Just after 1 AM on Aug 9, 2025, a driver in a 2023 SUV hit and killed a 45‑year‑old woman at Ocean Parkway and Avenue C in Brooklyn. Police records say the driver was merging; she died at the scene (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Earlier that week (Aug 6), a truck driver going straight hit and killed a 46‑year‑old man at Morgan and Maspeth Avenues (NYC Open Data).
- The same day, an elderly woman was killed crossing 86th Street at 18th Avenue in a marked crosswalk; police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” by the driver (NYC Open Data).
“An officer directing traffic … was struck from behind by a black sedan,” a local report said of another Brooklyn crash on Aug 31 at Schenectady and Church Avenues (ABC7). The pattern does not spare anyone who stands in the street.
The count since 2022
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn there have been 84,911 crashes, leaving 238 people dead and 49,029 injured (NYC Open Data). That is the backdrop for three more funerals this month.
Among pedestrians alone, drivers in SUVs are tied to 3,018 injuries with 44 deaths, and drivers in sedans to 3,119 injuries with 26 deaths, over the same period (NYC Open Data). These are not outliers. They are the load‑bearing beams of our daily harm.
This year is worse
Year to date, Brooklyn has logged 17,313 crashes, up 19.5% from 14,488 at this point last year. 66 people have been killed, up 65.0% from 40. Injuries are up 30.9%, from 8,506 to 11,138 (NYC Open Data). The curve points one way.
Power sits on desks
Brooklyn is represented here by Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Kalman Yeger, and State Senator Steve Chan. Albany has a bill on repeat speeders — the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) — that would force chronic offenders to slow down by installing speed limiters; New Yorkers have been pushing it (Take Action). City Hall has the authority to set safer speeds and is being asked to use it. Both moves are on the table now (Take Action).
The woman on Ocean Parkway is gone. The line keeps moving. Slowing drivers and reining in repeat offenders will save lives if leaders choose to act. Start here: Take Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-06
- NYPD officer struck by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-09-01
- Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
- Brooklyn cop killed in hit-run recalled as ‘top of his class’ both at NYPD and in life, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-03
- NYPD officer in Brooklyn on traffic direction detail struck by hit-and-run driver, amNY, Published 2025-09-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash▸May 17 - A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
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Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-17
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SUV Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Cyclist▸May 16 - SUV slammed into cyclist on 20th Ave. Police cite alcohol and ignored traffic control. Cyclist suffered face injuries. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A 29-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV on 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and alcohol was involved. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the face and was in shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles under the influence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush▸May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 17 - A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.
ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17
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SUV Driver Ignores Signal, Hits Cyclist▸May 16 - SUV slammed into cyclist on 20th Ave. Police cite alcohol and ignored traffic control. Cyclist suffered face injuries. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A 29-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV on 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and alcohol was involved. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the face and was in shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles under the influence.
16
Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush▸May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
14
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 16 - SUV slammed into cyclist on 20th Ave. Police cite alcohol and ignored traffic control. Cyclist suffered face injuries. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A 29-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV on 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and alcohol was involved. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the face and was in shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles under the influence.
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Sedans Collide on Avenue X, Driver Injured▸May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush▸May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 16 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue X. One driver suffered neck and crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Streets failed to forgive.
Two sedans collided near 319 Avenue X in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old woman driving a Jeep sedan was injured, suffering neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one driver hurt while others escaped serious injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush▸May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
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Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 16 - A car struck Maurette Lafleur in the crosswalk. She had the signal. The driver sped through. Bones broke. She died on Rutland Road. The street stayed loud. Witnesses watched. The city’s crackdown missed the real threat.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that a 68-year-old woman, Maurette Lafleur, was killed by a driver while crossing Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk with the walk signal when the driver of a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her. A witness told Streetsblog, "The lady spin around and sped through," and described hearing the impact. The article notes that police have not released the driver's name. The incident occurred as NYPD focused enforcement on electric bikes, while drivers continue to cause deadly harm. The tragedy highlights the ongoing danger to pedestrians and raises questions about city policy and street design.
- Driver Kills Senior In East Flatbush, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
- Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
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Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford▸May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 14 - Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
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Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
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Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Motorcyclist Killed in BQE Rear-End Crash▸May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
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Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a sedan’s rear on the BQE. The rider died. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. One life ended. Others walked away.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist was killed, suffering chest injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, was unlicensed but survived, as did her passenger. The motorcycle was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one dead and several shaken, with police citing clear driver errors.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Sutter Ave▸May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
10
Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 10 - A 72-year-old man crossing Sutter Ave with the signal was killed by a sedan. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the intersection. Two car occupants were unhurt. No driver errors listed in the police report.
A sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man as he crossed Sutter Ave at Osborn St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The impact struck the pedestrian's entire body, resulting in his death. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors in this crash.
10
Motorcycle Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Rider▸May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 10 - A motorcycle struck hard on Pennsylvania Avenue. The rider, a 45-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the entire body injured. No other vehicles listed. No driver errors noted.
A motorcycle crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue at Schroeders Avenue in Brooklyn. The 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle was traveling north and struck at the center front end. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both the injury and the cause remain unspecified in the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
- NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08
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Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn▸May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
28
Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 7 - Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.
7
Distracted Driver Strikes E-Bike on McDonald Ave▸May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
28
Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 7 - A sedan hit an e-bike on McDonald Ave. The cyclist, ejected and bleeding from the face, lay hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn’s morning light.
A sedan collided with an e-bike on McDonald Ave near Greenwood Ave in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report lists driver distraction as the primary factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupant. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Passengers on Tompkins Ave▸May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 4 - SUV slammed into sedans on Tompkins Ave. Three men hurt. Blood on the street. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect riders. Metal and flesh, broken again.
A crash on Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn left three men injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV struck two sedans. One rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding. Two others, a driver and a front passenger, sustained whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The SUV driver was licensed; one sedan driver was unlicensed. The crash again shows how distraction behind the wheel harms those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
- Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Apr 29 - A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
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Pickup Truck Slams Parked Cars on 67th Street▸Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Apr 28 - A pickup tore through parked cars on 67th Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered back and crush injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.
A pickup truck crashed into several parked vehicles on 67th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One 23-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back and crush injuries. Seven other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, “Alcohol Involvement” as the primary cause. Multiple parked cars, including SUVs and a motorcycle, were struck. The force of the crash left metal bent and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.