No More Accidents—This Is Murder by Policy

A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a young girl crossing Fulton Street with the signal. She suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The child stayed hurt.

A sedan traveling north on Fulton Street at Howard Avenue struck a female pedestrian, age unknown but listed as age 0, as she crossed with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the child suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 19-year-old male, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor for the pedestrian. The crash left the child injured and exposed the ongoing danger for those crossing Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Six people hurt when a sedan hit an SUV’s rear on Flushing Avenue. Passengers and driver suffered neck, back, and hip injuries. Police cite vehicle vandalism as a factor.

A sedan collided with the rear of an SUV on Flushing Avenue at Gerry Street in Brooklyn. Six people were injured, including the SUV driver and five passengers. According to the police report, 'Vehicle Vandalism' was listed as a contributing factor. The injured suffered whiplash, neck, back, and hip injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk to vehicle occupants when cars collide, especially at the rear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

A driver fled a Brooklyn traffic stop, dragging an officer with the car. The officer was hurt. The suspect vanished south on Coney Island Avenue. The search continues. Metal, flesh, and fear on Ocean Parkway.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a driver fled a traffic stop near Ocean Parkway and Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay, dragging an NYPD officer with a black Honda Pilot. The officer suffered minor injuries. ABC7 quotes, "the 36-year-old suspect fled the attempted traffic stop, dragging the officer as he drove away." Police said the driver was wanted for a prior infraction. The incident highlights the risks of traffic enforcement and the dangers posed by drivers who evade police, putting both officers and bystanders at risk.

• Driver Drags Officer Fleeing Traffic Stop, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

Two sedans collided on Kingston Ave. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on Kingston Ave at Herkimer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One male driver, age 34, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. Several other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes both vehicles were sedans and highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol mixes with driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and bike collided at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue. The cyclist, 23, was ejected and hurt. Both vehicles turned left on red. Driver inattention played a role. The street stayed dangerous.

A 23-year-old bicyclist was injured after a collision with a sedan at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the sedan and the bike were making a left turn on red when the crash happened. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the arm. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan's 66-year-old driver. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the risks when drivers and cyclists turn against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned left on Bedford Avenue. A motorcycle went straight. The crash tore metal and flesh. The rider’s leg was bloodied. Police cite failure to yield and improper turn.

A crash on Bedford Avenue at Hancock Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the collision. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified. The impact struck the motorcycle’s front end and the sedan’s left front. Systemic driver errors led to harm on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

A sedan hit a 70-year-old cyclist on Halsey Street. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street bore the mark of impact.

A sedan collided with a 70-year-old man riding a bike on Halsey Street at Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion. According to the police report, driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s front end struck the cyclist, who was not using any safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The report lists driver inattention and inexperience as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and SUV crashed at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, and blood on Brooklyn pavement.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Sumpter Street and Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured, suffering a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one man hurt, the street scarred, and the system’s dangers exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck by firetruck in Brooklyn. Driver injured. Failure to yield listed. Streets scarred. Sirens echo. Another wound in city traffic.

An SUV and a firetruck collided at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Ellery St in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered a back injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The firetruck had no listed occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV damaged at the right rear bumper. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The streets remain hazardous for all who pass through.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cars crashed on Gates Avenue. One man, 34, suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention and fatigue. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a sedan and a pick-up truck struck 333 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and fatigue led to the collision. A 34-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Several other occupants, including an 84-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal bent and people hurt. Systemic danger remains on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped hit a five-year-old boy on Park Ave. The child suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The moped’s left front bumper struck him. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A moped making a left turn on Park Ave in Brooklyn struck a five-year-old boy. The child, a pedestrian, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the child. All contributing factors are listed as unspecified. No driver errors are cited in the data. The moped driver, age 17, was not injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signals. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt on a city street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

A motorcycle slammed its left rear on Nostrand Ave. The rider, 28, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed open. No other injuries reported.

A motorcycle crash on Nostrand Ave at Hart St in Brooklyn left a 28-year-old rider injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck its left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions to the arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported. The crash involved no other vehicles or pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

A distracted motorcyclist crashed on Fulton Street. He suffered shoulder abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. No other injuries reported.

A 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle was injured on Fulton Street at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. No other injuries were reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The motorcycle showed no visible damage. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford sedan hit a 14-year-old boy crossing Lewis Ave at Pulaski St. The car’s front end struck his leg. He bled and went into shock. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

A Ford sedan traveling east on Lewis Ave struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the boy as he crossed the street. The teen suffered bleeding and a leg injury, and was in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash left the street marked by injury and risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04