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 15
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 31
▸ Whiplash 162
▸ Contusion/Bruise 274
▸ Abrasion 150
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
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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Flatbush and Fulton don’t forgive
Brooklyn CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
A woman died at Flatbush and State. An SUV sat stopped in traffic. A sedan drove straight. The right‑rear passenger was crushed. She did not make it. That was 11:04 p.m. on February 28. The city logged it as CrashID 4795527.
Two more riders died on the BQE. One at 9:58 p.m. on May 10. A motorcycle hit the back of a slowing sedan. The rider died at the scene. The state called it CrashID 4812048. Another at 1:57 a.m. on July 3. A 55‑year‑old was ejected. Helmet on. Gone. That’s CrashID 4825127.
A 55‑year‑old woman tried to cross Fulton at Washington. She was not at an intersection. An SUV going west hit her. She died on May 17. The record is CrashID 4813415.
In this board, since 2022, 13 people have died and 2,721 were hurt. Pedestrians took 490 injuries, with 17 listed as serious. Cyclists suffered 494 injuries, 16 serious. The counts sit in the city’s files for this area, dated through August 26, 2025. See the rollup in the same NYC Open Data.
BQE. Fulton. Flatbush. The names repeat in police logs. The pain repeats in families.
Where the street bites
The BQE is the worst line on the map here: 309 injuries and three deaths since 2022. That is the top hotspot, stamped in the data as BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY. Tillary Street follows with 58 injuries and four serious injuries. Fulton Street shows 109 injuries.
The clock doesn’t help. Injuries stack up in the afternoon. From 1 p.m. through 5 p.m., the files show nine deaths and hundreds hurt, with a spike at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The hourly curve is in the board’s distribution.
Who gets hit
People outside cars carry the damage. Pedestrians: 490 injuries, 17 serious, two deaths. Cyclists: 494 injuries, 16 serious. Motorized micromobility adds another 123 injuries and three serious injuries. Cars and SUVs still drive most of the harm to walkers: sedans account for 170 pedestrian injuries; SUVs for 133. The board’s mode and vehicle tallies live in the dataset.
Causes come cold on the page. “Other” factors sit atop with 767 injuries and 17 serious injuries. “Vulnerable road user error” is tagged in two deaths and 11 serious injuries. Distraction is there too. So are red lights blown and bad passes. The city labels and counts are in the contributing factors.
Promises on paper
At Flatbush and State, the passenger died while the SUV was “stopped in traffic,” the file says. The board’s council member, Lincoln Restler, has pressed bills to keep space clear and kids safer near schools. A resolution he sponsors would let a state bill ticket owners when cameras catch parking rule violations. It aims to stop the crosswalk and bike‑lane blockers that force people into traffic. The text sits in Res 1024‑2025. The measure “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440.” That is the council’s record.
He also co‑sponsors a bill to force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days of a study. The title is Int 1353‑2025. Another bill he leads would revoke placards for obscured plates. The listings are on the same Council site.
What Albany moved
Speed cameras will stay on through 2030. The governor signed the reauthorization on June 30. “Speed cameras save lives and keep New Yorkers safe,” she said. That’s in the Streetsblog report. AMNY covered the same extension and noted the sponsors. Read it here: renewed through 2030.
In the Senate, lawmakers advanced a bill to clamp repeat speeders with intelligent speed assistance. Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes in committee. So did Senator Andrew Gounardes. The bill is S 4045. The committee records are linked on that page.
What must change on these blocks
- Daylight the corners on Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Clear the sightlines that hide people in the crosswalk.
- Harden the turns where drivers cut close. Protect walkers and cyclists at the apexes.
- Target repeat hotspots on the BQE feeders with automated and manual enforcement during the peak injury hours listed above.
These are small fixes. They keep bones intact.
The cost of delay
Police and press keep writing the same lines in other parts of the city. “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said in Bushwick this month. That man was found dead in the road. The driver was gone. Read the Daily News and Gothamist coverage.
The pattern is not special. It is routine. It is ours.
Slow it down, citywide
Albany renewed cameras. The Council is pushing to clear lanes and speed up school‑zone fixes. The state bill to force speed limiters on repeat offenders is moving. These steps cut risk for people on foot and on bikes. Pair them with a lower default speed limit and targeted fixes at BQE ramps, Fulton, Tillary, and Flatbush. Fewer sirens. Fewer vigils.
One call helps. Start here: Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs cited) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legistar entries (Res 1024‑2025; Int 1353‑2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- S 4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States/NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
Other Representatives
District 57
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB2 Brooklyn Community Board 2 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25.
It contains Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 2
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Unsafe Lane Change Injures E-Bike Rider on Smith Street▸Dec 30 - E-bike and SUV collided on Smith Street. E-bike rider, 18, suffered facial abrasions. Unsafe lane changing listed. SUV was slowing. No vehicle damage. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, one hurt.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Smith Street struck a northbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The SUV was hit at the right front bumper; the e-bike was struck at the left front quarter panel. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash underscores the danger of unsafe lane changes, with the e-bike rider injured in the impact.
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Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Speed Crash▸Dec 25 - A speeding, unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a sedan on Carlton Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured across his body. The sedan driver was licensed. Unsafe speed drove the crash.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight, the motorcycle eastbound and the sedan northbound. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and the motorcyclist's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and not cited for errors. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
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E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Dec 23 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved passing too closely.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors while passing too closely. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver and was stationary before the impact. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Brooklyn Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Dec 23 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.
According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.
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Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
22
Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
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Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
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SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 30 - E-bike and SUV collided on Smith Street. E-bike rider, 18, suffered facial abrasions. Unsafe lane changing listed. SUV was slowing. No vehicle damage. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, one hurt.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Smith Street struck a northbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The SUV was hit at the right front bumper; the e-bike was struck at the left front quarter panel. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash underscores the danger of unsafe lane changes, with the e-bike rider injured in the impact.
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Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Speed Crash▸Dec 25 - A speeding, unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a sedan on Carlton Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured across his body. The sedan driver was licensed. Unsafe speed drove the crash.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight, the motorcycle eastbound and the sedan northbound. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and the motorcyclist's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and not cited for errors. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
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E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Dec 23 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved passing too closely.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors while passing too closely. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver and was stationary before the impact. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Brooklyn Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Dec 23 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.
According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.
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Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
22
Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
16
Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
14
Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
14
Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
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Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 25 - A speeding, unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a sedan on Carlton Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured across his body. The sedan driver was licensed. Unsafe speed drove the crash.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight, the motorcycle eastbound and the sedan northbound. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and the motorcyclist's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and not cited for errors. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
23
E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Dec 23 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved passing too closely.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors while passing too closely. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver and was stationary before the impact. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
23
Brooklyn Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Dec 23 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.
According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.
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Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
22
Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
19
Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
16
Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
14
Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
14
Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
7
Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 23 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist crashed into a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved passing too closely.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan on Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors while passing too closely. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver and was stationary before the impact. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
23
Brooklyn Cyclist Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Dec 23 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.
According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.
22
Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
22
Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 23 - A cyclist struck a pedestrian crossing Fulton Street at Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred as the cyclist failed to yield and was distracted. No bike damage reported.
According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Fulton Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Greene Avenue. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The cyclist was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.
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Jo Anne Simon Backs Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
22
Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 22 - City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-12-22
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Jo Anne Simon Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold▸Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
21
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
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Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
16
Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
14
Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 22 - City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-22
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Bicyclist Injured in Left-Front Sedan Collision▸Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
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Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
16
Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
14
Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
14
Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
8
Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
7
Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 21 - A 26-year-old female bicyclist was struck on Flushing Avenue. The sedan made a left turn, hitting the bike’s left front. The rider suffered bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on Flushing Avenue. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was traveling straight west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.
19
Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers▸Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-19
16
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
16
Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
15
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
14
Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
14
Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 19 - A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.
On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
- Video Shows Cop Speeding in NYPD Van — And May Have Been Watching a Soccer Game Before Fatal Crash, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-19
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Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Vanderbilt▸Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
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Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
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SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 16 - A sedan turning right on Vanderbilt Avenue hit two women crossing with the signal. Both suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Both pedestrians were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan was making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 25 and 28, who were crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their lower limbs and back, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
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Tesla Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Tillary and Jay▸Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
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Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
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SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 16 - A Tesla turned left on Tillary. Its bumper hit a woman crossing Jay. She fell hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations marked her body. She stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The car showed no damage. The woman bore the cost.
A woman, age 50, was struck and injured by a Tesla sedan making a left turn at the corner of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman crossed against the light. A Tesla turned left. The bumper struck her full. She dropped hard. Blood pooled. Lacerations tore her body. She stayed awake. The street did not blink.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s left front bumper made contact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 15 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was left in shock with a concussion.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a northbound sedan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles collided front to front while traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his vehicle, and the sedan had one licensed driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection▸Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
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Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
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SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 14 - A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.
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Multi-Sedan Crash on Brooklyn's Livingston Street▸Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 14 - Four sedans collided on Livingston Street in Brooklyn. Drivers all headed west. One man suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. Vehicles struck each other front and rear. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, four sedans traveling west on Livingston Street in Brooklyn collided. The crash involved multiple impacts: front ends and rear bumpers. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted. All drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at front and rear points of impact.
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Andrew Gounardes Supports Misguided Bill Rewarding Illegal Plate Reporting▸Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
-
Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-12-14
13
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 14 - Drivers hide plates. Cameras miss them. Streets stay dangerous. Senator Gounardes pushes a bill to pay citizens for reporting illegal plates. Police claim action, but advocates see little change. The bill sits in committee. Ghost cars keep rolling.
State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill in 2022 to reward citizens who report illegal license plates. The bill remains in committee. The measure would give whistleblowers 25% of the ticket, up to $75. The matter targets drivers who obscure or remove plates to dodge automated enforcement. As city and state agencies rely more on cameras to catch speeders and red-light runners, more drivers hide their plates. The Department of Transportation says cameras failed to ticket over 4% of violators last fall, up from 1% in 2019. Advocates accuse police of lax enforcement and even breaking the law themselves. Gounardes’s bill, still stalled, aims to close this loophole and put power in the hands of citizens. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while enforcement lags.
- Guerilla activists fight back against NYC drivers who hide license plates to evade tolls and tickets, gothamist.com, Published 2022-12-14
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SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 13 - A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue▸Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 13 - A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 13 - An e-bike rider was struck on the left side by a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s view was obstructed, and inattention contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a sedan making a right turn struck him on the left side doors on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider, who was riding without safety equipment and hanging on the outside, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike rider was going straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic Avenue▸Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 10 - A 57-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2009 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle northwestbound. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.
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Box Truck Fails to Yield, Cyclist Thrown Headfirst▸Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 8 - A box truck stood still on Clinton Street. A 71-year-old woman biked past. Metal struck. She crashed headfirst. Blood pooled. She was conscious, torn open. The truck remained untouched. Failure to yield cut her down.
A crash at Clinton and Montague in Brooklyn left a 71-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a box truck was stopped when the woman, riding her bike, passed by. Metal struck. She fell headfirst, suffering severe lacerations to her head. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to yield. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Tillary Street▸Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.
Dec 7 - Two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided late at night. One rider suffered a facial contusion. The crash involved aggressive driving and confusion between riders. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling south on Tillary Street collided at 11:12 p.m. One 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a facial contusion and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion or error. Both cyclists were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No damage was reported to either bike. The collision's point of impact was the center front end of one bike and an unspecified area on the other. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the riders.