Morgan Avenue: Blood on the Asphalt, Silence from City Hall

May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - An SUV hit an e-scooter on Berry Street. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was semiconscious and hurt. Police cited illness as a factor. The crash left both drivers injured, the street marked by impact.

A crash on Berry Street in Brooklyn involved a Ford SUV and an e-scooter. The 33-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The 68-year-old male SUV driver was semiconscious with abdominal and pelvic injuries. According to the police report, 'Illness' was listed as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when driver impairment is present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt in the leg. Police cited unsafe lane changing. The car showed no damage. The bike took the blow on its right side.

A crash on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a contusion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling straight while the cyclist was making a right turn. The sedan struck the bike on its right side. Police listed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Florida, showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the right rear quarter panel. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Driggs Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. Both vehicles moved south. The sedan was entering a parked position. Streets stayed dangerous. Injuries followed.

A crash on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to the face. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan, registered in Maryland, was entering a parked position while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report highlights driver inattention as the main contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26

May 25 - Two cars slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three people hurt. Faces bloodied. Necks snapped. Drivers pushed too fast, blew past signals. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. The road took its toll. The system failed to slow them.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people suffered injuries: a 32-year-old male driver with pain across his body, a 19-year-old female rear passenger with facial bleeding, and a 24-year-old male rear passenger with whiplash. The crash report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal torn and bodies hurt. The data shows drivers failed to control their speed and ignored traffic signals, leading to harm for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.

CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.

• Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25

May 24 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Franklin Street. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Passengers in the car were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan and a bike collided on Franklin Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abdominal injuries and abrasions. Two car occupants and the driver were involved. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed cause. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the street marked by another failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Two cars slammed together at Montrose and Lorimer. One passenger broke his leg. Another driver suffered pain. The crash tore metal and left bodies hurt. Police blamed unsafe speed. The street stayed dangerous. The night ended in sirens.

Two vehicles, a Ford sedan and a Jeep SUV, crashed at Montrose Avenue and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' One passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg. A 29-year-old female driver reported pain and nausea. The crash left the left side of the sedan and the front of the SUV damaged. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. Helmets and turn signals are not mentioned as factors. The toll: two injured, metal twisted, speed unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A sedan struck a moped at the corner of Milton and Franklin. The moped rider suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash came from failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The bruise lingered.

A sedan and a moped collided at the intersection of Milton Street and Franklin Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The moped rider, a 24-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his knee and lower leg. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - Amy Sohn left her car. She walked Albany’s streets. She saw the city with new eyes. She called car ownership a burden. She praised walkability. Her story shows what’s possible. But without new laws, streets stay the same.

On May 22, 2025, Assembly Member Amy Sohn made headlines for abandoning her car and embracing walking in Albany. The event, reported by Streetsblog NYC, was not a bill or vote but a personal shift. Sohn said, 'It disconnects you from the life of the city.' She praised Albany’s walkability and called car ownership a hassle. Governor Hochul also spoke on the need for walkable cities and announced a $400-million downtown plan. No committee, bill number, or formal legislative action is tied to this event. According to safety analysts, this is an individual choice and a vague policy gesture; without concrete legislative changes, there is no measurable system-wide safety impact for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Assembly Member Ditches Her Car — and Discovers The Good Side of Albany, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-22

May 21 - Sedan and diesel truck crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver hurt. Unsafe lane change triggered the wreck. Metal, glass, pain. The city roared on.

A sedan and a diesel tractor truck collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, age 37, suffered a shoulder injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the listed contributing factor. Multiple occupants in both vehicles reported unspecified injuries. The crash left one person with pain and nausea. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The impact was severe enough to injure and shake those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - Senate moves to clamp down on repeat speeders. Bill forces reckless drivers to install speed limiters. Lawmakers act after years of carnage. Streets remain perilous for walkers and riders until the law takes hold.

On May 21, 2025, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced bill S4045B, known as the Stop Super Speeders bill. The measure passed with just two 'no' votes out of 13. The bill requires speed-limiting devices in cars of drivers with six or more camera-issued speeding tickets in a year. Streetsblog NYC reports, 'A bill that would prevent the most-reckless drivers from speeding easily moved forward on Tuesday.' Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors the bill, emphasizing it targets the most dangerous drivers. Assembly sponsor Emily Gallagher raised concerns about cost and judicial bias, but stressed that speeding endangers everyone. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins backs the bill's safety focus. According to safety analysts, restricting repeat speeders directly tackles a major threat to pedestrians and cyclists, likely reducing crashes and making streets safer citywide.

• ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-21

May 18 - SUV turned right, struck e-bike head-on. E-bike rider ejected, left unconscious with leg injury. Two SUV occupants unhurt. Streets silent, danger clear.

An SUV making a right turn on Morgan Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious with a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Two SUV occupants, including the driver and a front passenger, were not injured. The crash highlights the danger at the intersection of Morgan Avenue and Meadow Street, where a turning vehicle met a vulnerable road user head-on.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A cyclist struck on Lorimer Street. Improper turn. Bruised, conscious, helmeted. Brooklyn night, danger at the intersection.

A cyclist was injured on Lorimer Street at Grand Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, suffered bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - SUV hit e-bike at Humboldt and Meserole. E-bike rider hurt, leg scraped. Police cite failure to yield. Streets stay dangerous for those outside steel.

An SUV and an e-bike collided at Humboldt Street and Meserole Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old e-bike rider suffered a knee and foot injury, with abrasions. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were specified for the SUV driver. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A sedan hit an e-bike at Grand Street and Graham Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and obstructed view as causes.

A crash at Grand Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old e-bike rider injured in the head after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both unsafe speed and a view obstructed or limited contributed to the crash. The sedan, driven by a 29-year-old woman, was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious but hurt. The report lists unsafe speed and obstructed view as driver errors. No helmet or signaling issues are cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19