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 24
▸ Crush Injuries 16
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 30
▸ Severe Lacerations 24
▸ Concussion 30
▸ Whiplash 131
▸ Contusion/Bruise 282
▸ Abrasion 179
▸ Pain/Nausea 105
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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A bike, a Tesla, and a corner at 2 AM
Brooklyn CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 10, 2025
Just after 2 AM on Sep 27, 2025, at Meserole Street and Leonard Street, a 32-year-old woman riding a bike was hit and killed in a crash that involved a Tesla sedan and parked cars (NYC Open Data).
She is one of 25 people killed on Brooklyn Community Board 1 streets since 2022, including six people on bikes and nine people walking (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
This year, 10 people are already dead here, compared with 5 by this point last year (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Sep 27: A 32-year-old woman on a bike was killed at Meserole Street and Leonard Street in a multi-vehicle crash (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 26: A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in a collision with a box truck near 990 Grand Street (NYC Open Data).
Where the blood pools
Morgan Avenue shows the worst toll, with three deaths since 2022. Broadway and Union Avenue also rank high for injuries and deaths here (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Police reports flag driver inattention and failure to yield again and again. In this board area, officers recorded injuries tied to driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield in dozens of crashes (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Deaths pile up in the dark and at the edges of the day. The hours around 3 AM and 7 PM each saw multiple deaths since 2022 (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Trucks turn, people die
Three pedestrians were killed by truck drivers on CB1 streets since 2023: a man on Maspeth Avenue at Morgan Avenue; a child at Withers Street and Woodpoint Road; and a woman at Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street. Each case lists a truck in the fatal movement (Aug 6, 2025, Mar 1, 2025, Feb 21, 2024).
On bikes, the body count grows: a 64-year-old man at Lorimer Street and Broadway; a 46-year-old man at Lynch Street and Union Avenue; and the 32-year-old woman at Meserole and Leonard. All three died in crashes that involved cars or SUVs, and in two cases police noted turning or control failures by drivers (Feb 27, 2024, Sep 1, 2024, Sep 27, 2025).
Promises meet pavement
On McGuinness Boulevard, the push to slow and narrow the road has been public for years. As Assembly Member Emily Gallagher said, urging the mayor to act, “stay the course.”
There are concrete steps on the table right now:
- Daylight corners and harden turns at Morgan Avenue, Union Avenue, and other high-injury spots; add leading pedestrian intervals; and design for slow speeds. The crash record at these sites demands it (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
- Keep trucks out of tight turns on neighborhood streets with routing and turn-calming at known danger points like Withers/Woodpoint and Nassau/Sutton (Feb 21, 2024; Mar 1, 2025; Aug 6, 2025).
- Target the evening and late-night hours when deaths cluster for lighting, design fixes, and enforcement at repeat hotspots (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).
Who moves the needle
Albany’s repeat-speeder fix is moving. The Senate’s S 4045 would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations. State Senator Julia Salazar co-sponsored and voted yes in committee, per the record, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsors it. In the Assembly, Emily Gallagher sponsors the companion A 2299 (CrashCount timeline; NY Senate).
At City Hall, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez co-sponsors Int. 1353 to speed safety devices near schools, and Council Member Lincoln Restler co-sponsors Int. 1375 to expand secure bike parking—basic steps that make walking and riding safer (NYC Council Legistar: Int 1353, Int 1375).
The board’s streets keep taking lives. The tools sit on desks.
One more intersection after dark. One more family waiting at a corner that never got fixed.
Take one step that matters: ask City Hall and Albany to use the tools now. Start here: Take Action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been killed on Brooklyn CB1 streets since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Which elected officials are responsible for acting here?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council – Legistar (Int 1353, Int 1375), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-09-10
- Greenpoint Lawmaker: ‘Opposition to McGuinness Redesign is About Fear, Bad Faith and Control’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845384 (Meserole & Leonard) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845465 (Grand St) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-10
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher
District 50
Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez
District 34
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB1 Brooklyn Community Board 1 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 94, District 34, AD 50, SD 18.
It contains Greenpoint, Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, East Williamsburg.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 1
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Moped Rider Ejected by Left-Turning Driver▸Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Left-turning sedan strikes cyclist▸Aug 9 - A left-turning sedan hit a cyclist at Humboldt and Grand. The bike rider went down. Injured. The car kept its nose clean; the human body paid. Driver actions flagged as improper passing or lane use. Night in Brooklyn, hard and cold.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with an eastbound cyclist at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with leg abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular.” These driver errors come first in the chain. The sedan’s front end struck the rider. The data lists the bicyclist with no safety equipment, but only after the driver’s failures. One vehicle showed no damage; the bike and its rider took the impact. The crash was recorded in the 90th Precinct under collision ID 4834885.
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Driver in SUV hit cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Aug 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 32-year-old cyclist at 655 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV struck a 32-year-old bicyclist at 655 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered fractures to the elbow and lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The SUV showed no damage; the bicycle sustained left-front damage and the SUV's left front bumper was listed as the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's safety equipment as "None."
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Improper Passing in Kent Avenue Bike Head-On▸Aug 8 - Two cyclists collided head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th. One lay unconscious with a head wound. The other bled but stayed awake. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane use.
Two male cyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th Street in Brooklyn. One rider, 28, was unconscious with a head injury. The other rider, 24, was conscious and bleeding. Both were hurt. One bike was headed south. The other was headed north. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Both cyclists were listed as drivers of their bikes. Damage was recorded to the front of one bike. No other vehicles were involved.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two on Heyward▸Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 9 - A driver making a left turn hit a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
The driver of a vehicle made a left turn into the path of a westbound moped on Greenpoint Ave at McGuinness Blvd. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Police list the moped as going straight ahead and the other vehicle as making a left turn. The moped sustained left-side damage. The report records the rider as conscious and injured; no other injured parties are specified.
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Left-turning sedan strikes cyclist▸Aug 9 - A left-turning sedan hit a cyclist at Humboldt and Grand. The bike rider went down. Injured. The car kept its nose clean; the human body paid. Driver actions flagged as improper passing or lane use. Night in Brooklyn, hard and cold.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with an eastbound cyclist at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with leg abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular.” These driver errors come first in the chain. The sedan’s front end struck the rider. The data lists the bicyclist with no safety equipment, but only after the driver’s failures. One vehicle showed no damage; the bike and its rider took the impact. The crash was recorded in the 90th Precinct under collision ID 4834885.
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Driver in SUV hit cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Aug 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 32-year-old cyclist at 655 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV struck a 32-year-old bicyclist at 655 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered fractures to the elbow and lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The SUV showed no damage; the bicycle sustained left-front damage and the SUV's left front bumper was listed as the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's safety equipment as "None."
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Improper Passing in Kent Avenue Bike Head-On▸Aug 8 - Two cyclists collided head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th. One lay unconscious with a head wound. The other bled but stayed awake. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane use.
Two male cyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th Street in Brooklyn. One rider, 28, was unconscious with a head injury. The other rider, 24, was conscious and bleeding. Both were hurt. One bike was headed south. The other was headed north. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Both cyclists were listed as drivers of their bikes. Damage was recorded to the front of one bike. No other vehicles were involved.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two on Heyward▸Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 9 - A left-turning sedan hit a cyclist at Humboldt and Grand. The bike rider went down. Injured. The car kept its nose clean; the human body paid. Driver actions flagged as improper passing or lane use. Night in Brooklyn, hard and cold.
A sedan making a left turn on Grand Street collided with an eastbound cyclist at Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with leg abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular.” These driver errors come first in the chain. The sedan’s front end struck the rider. The data lists the bicyclist with no safety equipment, but only after the driver’s failures. One vehicle showed no damage; the bike and its rider took the impact. The crash was recorded in the 90th Precinct under collision ID 4834885.
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Driver in SUV hit cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Aug 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 32-year-old cyclist at 655 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV struck a 32-year-old bicyclist at 655 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered fractures to the elbow and lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The SUV showed no damage; the bicycle sustained left-front damage and the SUV's left front bumper was listed as the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's safety equipment as "None."
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Improper Passing in Kent Avenue Bike Head-On▸Aug 8 - Two cyclists collided head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th. One lay unconscious with a head wound. The other bled but stayed awake. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane use.
Two male cyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th Street in Brooklyn. One rider, 28, was unconscious with a head injury. The other rider, 24, was conscious and bleeding. Both were hurt. One bike was headed south. The other was headed north. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Both cyclists were listed as drivers of their bikes. Damage was recorded to the front of one bike. No other vehicles were involved.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two on Heyward▸Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 9 - A driver in an SUV hit a 32-year-old cyclist at 655 Flushing Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV struck a 32-year-old bicyclist at 655 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered fractures to the elbow and lower arm; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The SUV showed no damage; the bicycle sustained left-front damage and the SUV's left front bumper was listed as the point of impact. The report lists the cyclist's safety equipment as "None."
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Improper Passing in Kent Avenue Bike Head-On▸Aug 8 - Two cyclists collided head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th. One lay unconscious with a head wound. The other bled but stayed awake. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane use.
Two male cyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th Street in Brooklyn. One rider, 28, was unconscious with a head injury. The other rider, 24, was conscious and bleeding. Both were hurt. One bike was headed south. The other was headed north. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Both cyclists were listed as drivers of their bikes. Damage was recorded to the front of one bike. No other vehicles were involved.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two on Heyward▸Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 8 - Two cyclists collided head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th. One lay unconscious with a head wound. The other bled but stayed awake. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane use.
Two male cyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue at South 8th Street in Brooklyn. One rider, 28, was unconscious with a head injury. The other rider, 24, was conscious and bleeding. Both were hurt. One bike was headed south. The other was headed north. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Both cyclists were listed as drivers of their bikes. Damage was recorded to the front of one bike. No other vehicles were involved.
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Driver in Sedan Injures Two on Heyward▸Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
30
Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 8 - The driver of a sedan struck two people inside the car on Heyward Street. A 65-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman suffered bruises and contusions to arms and legs. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
The driver of a sedan was traveling west on Heyward Street and went straight ahead when the right front bumper took the impact. A 65-year-old man, the driver, suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries. A 68-year-old woman, the front passenger, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, both were conscious with contusions and bruises. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The official record names the injuries and point of impact but does not attribute a specific driver error beyond the 'Unspecified' designation.
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Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Gutiérrez Backs Protected Bike Lane and Mid Block Crossings▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
-
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
6
Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
4
Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 7 - A pedestrian was killed on Morgan Avenue — the third in three years. Advocates call for protected bike lanes and mid-block crossings. Officials back the push. The city has not redesigned the street. Danger remains.
Bill number: none. Status: infrastructure safety advocacy with no committee action. Key date: August 7, 2025 (reporting and renewed calls). The matter: "Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe." Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez publicly backed the redesign and warned of urgency, saying, "Every single death... is 100 percentable preventable." State Sen. Julia Salazar and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher also supported the push. Advocates demand a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and new loading zones. The lack of significant street redesign after repeated fatalities perpetuates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, discouraging active transportation and failing to address systemic risks. Advocates plan a community speak-out to press DOT for action.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Box Truck Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue▸Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 6 - A southbound box truck hit a 46-year-old man walking on Morgan Avenue. The impact crushed his head. He died at the scene. Police list no driver errors. The truck showed no damage.
A 46-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Morgan Avenue was killed after a southbound box truck struck him. "According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and apparent death from crush injuries." The truck was registered in Tennessee and driven by a licensed man from Connecticut. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists the pedestrian as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle's pre-crash action was 'Going Straight Ahead' and the point of impact was the right rear quarter panel. One person died.
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
- ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on McGuinness▸Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Aug 2 - An SUV and a sedan collided at McGuinness and Huron in Brooklyn. One driver suffered arm injuries and shock. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention as contributing factors.
Two vehicles collided at McGuinness Boulevard and Huron Street in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV traveling west and the driver of a sedan traveling north struck at the front. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured and reported elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, shock, and a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor, and the injured driver’s record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites only the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Greenpoint Avenue▸Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV hit a 30-year-old man on a bicycle at Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues. The cyclist suffered shoulder injuries and shock. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver in an SUV and a bicyclist were both traveling northwest on Greenpoint Avenue at Manhattan Avenue when the SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left-side doors. A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries, an abrasion, and shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded the point of impact and damage to the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's left-side doors. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and notes officers processed the scene.
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Parked SUV Door Ejects Cyclist on Flushing Ave▸Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 31 - A bicyclist struck the left-side doors of a parked SUV on Flushing Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper-leg lacerations. Police listed driver inattention and other vehicular factors.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west collided with the left-side doors of a parked SUV and was ejected. He suffered severe lacerations to the hip and upper leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" were contributing factors. The SUV was parked before the impact and the point of impact was recorded as the vehicle's left-side doors. Police recorded the bicyclist as ejected and injured; the report lists the bicyclist's complaint as severe lacerations and notes no reported injury to the SUV occupant.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 31 - A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
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Driver Hits Cyclist at Grand and Leonard▸Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 30 - A driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old cyclist at Grand and Leonard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head wound. Police cite 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan was listed as parked before the crash.
A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Grand Street and Leonard Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was injured with a head wound and abrasion. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' was a contributing factor. Police also recorded 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The sedan was listed as 'Parked' before the crash. The bike was going straight west. Damage was noted to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s front end. Two elderly occupants of the sedan were listed with unspecified injuries. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Driver Hits Man Crossing Graham Avenue▸Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 30 - A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk. He suffered fractures and dislocations. He was conscious. Police recorded no driver errors. The report listed the vehicle as unspecified.
A driver hit a 38-year-old man on Graham Avenue at Ten Eyck Walk in Brooklyn at 4:00 a.m. The pedestrian was injured. “According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body and was conscious.” Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The report did not list the vehicle type, travel direction, pre-crash actions, or point of impact. The vehicle was recorded only as unspecified. The man was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. No other details were provided in the report.
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Distracted Driver Hits Man on Grand Street▸Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.
Jul 30 - A distracted driver hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed driver inattention as a contributing factor.
A driver going straight ahead hit a 53-year-old man crossing Grand Street at Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was listed as at an intersection. No vehicle type, driver identity, or other contributing factors were specified in the report.