Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB4?
Five Dead in a Year. Still No Action.
Brooklyn CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
Five dead. Twelve seriously hurt. In the last year alone, traffic violence in Brooklyn CB4 has not let up. The numbers are blunt: 1,047 crashes, 560 injured, 5 killed. The dead do not get a second chance. The injured carry scars that do not fade. See NYC Open Data.
Just days ago, a 47-year-old man tried to cross Broadway at Suydam Street. He did not make it. The driver kept going. Police said, “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene.” His name is not yet public. His absence is.
Patterns That Do Not Break
The violence is not random. It is a pattern. In the last twelve months, young adults aged 25–34 have been hit hardest: 2 killed, 6 seriously hurt, 193 injured. Children and elders are not spared. Cars, trucks, and vans do most of the damage. The numbers are not just numbers. They are people who did not come home.
Leadership: Steps and Silences
Some leaders have moved. State Senator Julia Salazar voted yes on a bill to curb repeat speeders, aiming to force speed limiters on the worst offenders. Assembly Member Maritza Davila co-sponsored the same bill. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. The city can lower speed limits now. It has not. The council can demand more. It has not.
The silence is loud. As Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes said, “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on?”
What Now?
This is not fate. It is policy. Every day of delay is another risk. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people on foot and on bikes. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Brooklyn CB4 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Brooklyn CB4?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB4?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
Other Representatives
District 53
673 Hart St. Unit C2, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Room 844, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 37
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
District 18
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB4 Brooklyn Community Board 4 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 83, District 37, AD 53, SD 18.
It contains Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 4
Cyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸A cyclist struck a parked sedan on Harman Street, Brooklyn. The bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited pedestrian confusion and driver failure to yield. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a female cyclist traveling south on Harman Street collided with a parked 2009 Kia sedan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist. The sedan had no visible damage and was impacted on the left side doors. Driver inattention or distraction was also noted. The cyclist was identified as the driver of the bike and was injured in the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers of confusion and failure to yield in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.
E-Scooter Slams Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸E-scooter struck a 28-year-old woman on a bike. Both turned left. Impact hit bike’s back, scooter’s front. Rider suffered head abrasion. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn street, hard night.
According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns and traveling southwest when the e-scooter struck the center back end of the bike with its front. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted operation of vehicles among vulnerable road users.
Pick-up Truck and SUV Collide on Gates Avenue▸A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A cyclist struck a parked sedan on Harman Street, Brooklyn. The bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited pedestrian confusion and driver failure to yield. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a female cyclist traveling south on Harman Street collided with a parked 2009 Kia sedan. The cyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the cyclist. The sedan had no visible damage and was impacted on the left side doors. Driver inattention or distraction was also noted. The cyclist was identified as the driver of the bike and was injured in the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The incident highlights the dangers of confusion and failure to yield in interactions between cyclists and parked vehicles.
E-Scooter Slams Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸E-scooter struck a 28-year-old woman on a bike. Both turned left. Impact hit bike’s back, scooter’s front. Rider suffered head abrasion. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn street, hard night.
According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns and traveling southwest when the e-scooter struck the center back end of the bike with its front. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted operation of vehicles among vulnerable road users.
Pick-up Truck and SUV Collide on Gates Avenue▸A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
E-scooter struck a 28-year-old woman on a bike. Both turned left. Impact hit bike’s back, scooter’s front. Rider suffered head abrasion. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn street, hard night.
According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making left turns and traveling southwest when the e-scooter struck the center back end of the bike with its front. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash underscores the risk posed by distracted operation of vehicles among vulnerable road users.
Pick-up Truck and SUV Collide on Gates Avenue▸A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A pick-up truck and an SUV crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the truck suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Alcohol was involved. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north and an SUV traveling east collided head-on on Gates Avenue. The front passenger in the pick-up truck, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The crash involved two moving vehicles, with the pick-up truck carrying two occupants and the SUV carrying one. A third parked SUV was also damaged. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A 24-year-old man was hit by a northbound bus on Bushwick Avenue. He was crossing against the signal when the bus struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness at the scene.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a bus traveling north on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the bus hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious upon police arrival. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but does not assign fault. No safety equipment or helmet was reported.
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided with a 2021 SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on Bushwick Avenue. A 24-year-old male passenger took the hit. He suffered back pain and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bushwick Avenue collided when one driver followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The impact injured a 24-year-old male passenger in the rear sedan, causing back pain and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors were reported.
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked Truck on Bushwick▸A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A sedan crashed into a parked commercial truck on Bushwick Avenue. The impact left a 46-year-old man bruised and hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bushwick Avenue struck the center rear of a parked commercial vehicle. The crash injured a 46-year-old male occupant in the sedan, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were noted for the victim. The commercial vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
E-Scooter Rider Hurt on Bushwick Avenue▸E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
E-scooter rider thrown and injured on Bushwick Avenue. Impact left him with full-body abrasions. Police cite following too closely. No other causes listed. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old man riding an e-scooter north on Bushwick Avenue was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including abrasions. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused serious, non-fatal injuries. No pedestrians or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt.
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Nicholas Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
-
Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
-
EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
Two sedans crashed on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision impacted the left side doors of his vehicle and the front center of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. A parked SUV nearby sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel but was not involved in the moving collision.
2Sedan Slams SUV, Rear Passenger Bleeds on Harman Street▸A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A sedan crashed into a KIA SUV’s rear on Harman Street. Metal buckled. A 64-year-old woman in the back seat bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She sat silent, in shock. The driver suffered a head wound. Streets stayed loud.
A sedan struck the back of a KIA SUV on Harman Street near Central Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into the back of a KIA SUV. In the rear seat, a 64-year-old woman bled from torn legs. She wore a harness. She did not scream. She sat in silence.' The crash left the woman, a rear passenger, with severe leg lacerations and in shock. The SUV’s driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on those injured.
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Linden Street▸A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A 63-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Street. A sedan backing west hit him with its left rear bumper. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was alone and licensed. The crash involved unsafe backing.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Linden Street when a 2011 Honda sedan backed unsafely and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling west and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear bumper. No other contributing factors were specified. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to back safely as the cause of the crash.
E-Bike Driver Injured in Left-Side Collision▸An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
-
Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
-
EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
An e-bike rider traveling south was struck on the left side by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight south when it was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and sustained abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash▸A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
-
Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A 26-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Menahan Street. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan struck the bike head-on, causing severe impact and injury.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The 26-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The sedan and e-bike collided front to front while both were traveling straight. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the bike at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries.
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash▸A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan behind her struck her from the rear. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and injured when a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck her from behind. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan showed no damage, and the e-scooter also showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.
Reynoso Joins Calls for Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign▸Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
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Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
Council Member Restler slammed DOT’s weak McGuinness Boulevard redesign. Three killed since 2014. Advocates want fewer lanes, safer crossings, protected bike lanes. DOT’s plans keep traffic flow, ignore calls for real change. Community demands safety, not parking.
On July 1, 2022, the NYC Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) preliminary redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The matter, titled 'Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters,' outlined three options: only one would remove travel lanes and add protected bike lanes. Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, criticized DOT’s proposals as 'inadequate.' Restler stated, 'The way we're going to fully connect Greenpoint community and make this street safer is by having less lanes of traffic.' Advocates and residents backed lane reductions and protected bike lanes, citing three deaths since 2014. DOT cited traffic concerns and delayed action. The hearing exposed a rift between community safety demands and DOT’s reluctance to prioritize vulnerable road users over car throughput and parking.
- Adams Administration’s McGuinness Redesign Options Underwhelm Street Safety Boosters, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-07-01
Reynoso Supports Safety Boosting McGuinness Boulevard Redesign▸Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
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EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation,
brooklynpaper.com,
Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
Over 2,500 neighbors demand a safer McGuinness Boulevard. The petition calls for fewer lanes, wider sidewalks, and a protected bike lane. Community anger follows deadly crashes. The city’s DOT faces pressure to act. The street remains a danger zone.
On June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and over 2,500 residents backed a petition urging a full redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. The Department of Transportation will present its draft plan to Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on June 30. The petition, described as a call for 'wider sidewalks and a wider median, a protected bike lane, and eliminating one lane of traffic in each direction,' follows the hit-and-run death of teacher Matthew Jensen. Gallagher stated, 'Our community is speaking loud and clear: no more deaths on McGuinness.' The campaign has support from Councilmember Lincoln Restler and Borough President Antonio Reynoso. The street, a busy four-lane truck route, has seen dozens of crashes and injuries in recent years. Organizers and residents demand urgent action to end the deadly toll on vulnerable road users.
- EXCLUSIVE: More than 2,500 sign petition supporting McGuinness Boulevard redesign ahead of DOT presentation, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2022-06-28
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A 27-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Flushing Avenue. The e-bike struck a sedan while making a left turn. The rider suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Unsafe speed and failure to yield were factors.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue▸A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling south, going straight ahead at impact.
According to the police report, a sedan collided with an e-bike on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 23-year-old female driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling southbound and moving straight ahead when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-bike's center back end. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No safety equipment details were provided.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Central Avenue▸SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
SUV hit a 28-year-old woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. The crash left both vehicles damaged.
According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Central Avenue struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist heading west near Hancock Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the bicyclist, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.
Box Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed in Brooklyn▸A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.
A box truck turned left on Central Avenue. An e-bike passed. Metal caught the rider. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The e-bike rider, 49, died in the street.
A box truck and an e-bike collided near Central Avenue and Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, 'A box truck turned left. An e-bike passed. Metal caught man. He flew, crushed at the pelvis. His helmet split. The truck stood untouched. The rider, 49, lay still.' The truck was making a left turn while the e-bike was passing. No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries to the pelvis. The helmet split on impact, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.