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

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.

• Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 29 - A distracted SUV driver went straight at 677 Broadway in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old man rode on the outside. He was ejected and hurt across his body. He was conscious. The 2022 Kia SUV showed no damage.

A 56-year-old man rode on the outside of an SUV at 677 Broadway in Brooklyn. He was ejected and injured across his body. He was conscious. The driver of a 2022 Kia SUV was going straight before the crash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. The report lists no other specific contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists no helmet or signal factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.

A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A driver in a sedan rear-ended two men on bikes on Meserole Street in Brooklyn. Police said both riders were ejected or partially ejected. One suffered a head contusion; the other sustained arm/elbow trauma. Police listed driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan hit two bicyclists traveling south on Meserole Street. Both riders were thrown from their bikes; one was ejected, the other partially ejected. One man suffered a head contusion. The other suffered elbow/ lower-arm/hand contusions. According to the police report, the sedan's center front end struck the bikes' center back ends and lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The report records injury complaints as contusions. One bicyclist's age is listed as 32; the other's age is unspecified. The police narrative attributes the crash to driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A van driver rear-ended a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 54, suffered a back injury and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

A van driver struck the center rear of a stopped sedan on Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a back injury and was listed as conscious with a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were traveling west; the van driver hit the sedan’s center back end and damaged both vehicles. Police recorded the two contributing driver errors in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and the injured person was an occupant and the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25

Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.

The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - The driver of a sedan hit a 32-year-old male cyclist merging on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing by the driver.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on Humboldt Street struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist who was merging near Scholes Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were contributing factors. Police recorded center front end damage to the sedan and listed the vehicle as demolished. The bicyclist was treated for injury and no other victims were reported. The crash is logged under collision ID 4830174.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.

• Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23

Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.

• Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 21 - A taxi slammed into a parked box truck on Nassau Avenue. A young woman in the front seat took a blow to the face. Police cite steering failure as the cause.

A taxi traveling west on Nassau Avenue collided with a parked box truck. According to the police report, a 26-year-old female passenger in the front seat suffered a facial contusion. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the truck's left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one passenger injured. Police did not note any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.

The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.

A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 16 - The driver of a Ford truck turned left and hit a 24-year-old woman bicyclist who was riding straight on Bedford Avenue. She suffered abrasions to her entire body. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of a Ford truck made a left turn from Bedford Avenue onto Wallabout Street and struck a 24-year-old woman riding a bicycle westbound. The cyclist was injured and suffered abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using any listed safety equipment, and the report centers driver errors as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - Two sedans collided at Greenpoint Avenue and Eckford Street. A 46-year-old driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

Two drivers collided at Greenpoint Avenue and Eckford Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured and complained of whiplash and entire-body pain. The driver of a 2015 Honda was going straight east. The driver of a 2021 Nissan was making a left turn west. Both vehicles showed right-front bumper damage on impact. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.

The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19