Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?
Brooklyn’s Deadly Routine: How Many More Must Die Before You Act?
Brooklyn CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025
Blood on the Asphalt
In Brooklyn CB5, the numbers do not lie. Thirteen people are dead. Fifty more are left with serious injuries. Over 8,500 crashes since 2022. The dead do not get second chances. The injured carry scars you cannot see.
Just this July, a 21-year-old woman was killed by a sedan on Gateway Drive. The driver was distracted. She was not in the road. She died anyway. The crash report lists the cause: “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed” (NYC Open Data).
In January, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left. She never made it to the other side. The driver failed to yield. She died at the intersection (NYC Open Data).
The streets do not forgive.
The Usual Suspects
Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. Since 2022, they have taken seven lives and left hundreds hurt. Trucks and buses add to the toll. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are in the mix, but the big machines do the most damage.
The pattern is clear. The pain is not spread evenly. The young, the old, the ones on foot—they pay the highest price.
Leaders: Votes and Silence
Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. State Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes to extend school speed zones and to curb repeat speeders. Assembly Member Nikki Lucas did the same. Council Member Chris Banks co-sponsored bills for safer bike share and removing abandoned vehicles.
But the carnage continues. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes after another Brooklyn hit-and-run.
Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes put it plain: “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on?” (CBS New York).
The Next Step Is Yours
The bodies keep piling up. The policies move slow. Call your council member. Call your state reps. Tell them you want daylight at every crosswalk, a 20 mph speed limit, and real consequences for repeat speeders. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Brooklyn CB5 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Brooklyn CB5?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB5?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1304-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- ‘City of … Sort Of’: How Do The ‘Outer Transit Zone’ Parking Mandate Reductions Work?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-26
Other Representatives
District 60
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 42
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB5 Brooklyn Community Board 5 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 42, AD 60, SD 19.
It contains Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 5
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
Man Shot After Brooklyn Crash Dispute▸A man stood on Pennsylvania Avenue, waiting for a tow. An argument broke out. The other man pulled a gun. Four shots, both legs. The shooter fled. Sirens came. The victim survived. The street stayed cold and empty.
NY Daily News reported on February 1, 2025, that a 34-year-old man was shot in both legs after a car crash in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident happened on January 23 as the victim waited for a tow truck on Pennsylvania Avenue. According to police, 'the suspect, described as around 60 years old,' argued with the victim before firing twice into each leg and fleeing. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition. Police released surveillance images and asked for tips. The article highlights the unpredictable violence that can follow traffic incidents, underscoring the risks faced by those stranded after crashes.
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Man Shot After Brooklyn Crash Dispute,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-01
Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
Man Shot After Brooklyn Crash Dispute▸A man stood on Pennsylvania Avenue, waiting for a tow. An argument broke out. The other man pulled a gun. Four shots, both legs. The shooter fled. Sirens came. The victim survived. The street stayed cold and empty.
NY Daily News reported on February 1, 2025, that a 34-year-old man was shot in both legs after a car crash in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident happened on January 23 as the victim waited for a tow truck on Pennsylvania Avenue. According to police, 'the suspect, described as around 60 years old,' argued with the victim before firing twice into each leg and fleeing. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition. Police released surveillance images and asked for tips. The article highlights the unpredictable violence that can follow traffic incidents, underscoring the risks faced by those stranded after crashes.
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Man Shot After Brooklyn Crash Dispute,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-01
Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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Published 2025-01-08
A man stood on Pennsylvania Avenue, waiting for a tow. An argument broke out. The other man pulled a gun. Four shots, both legs. The shooter fled. Sirens came. The victim survived. The street stayed cold and empty.
NY Daily News reported on February 1, 2025, that a 34-year-old man was shot in both legs after a car crash in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident happened on January 23 as the victim waited for a tow truck on Pennsylvania Avenue. According to police, 'the suspect, described as around 60 years old,' argued with the victim before firing twice into each leg and fleeing. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition. Police released surveillance images and asked for tips. The article highlights the unpredictable violence that can follow traffic incidents, underscoring the risks faced by those stranded after crashes.
- Man Shot After Brooklyn Crash Dispute, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-01
Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
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Published 2025-01-08
A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
4Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
2Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
2Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on Glenmore Avenue▸Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
Two drivers hurt in a Brooklyn crash. Sedan ignored traffic control and struck SUV. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Streets turned violent in a moment. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a 2024 Nissan sedan north on Glenmore Avenue disregarded traffic control and collided with a 2019 Cadillac SUV traveling west. The sedan hit the SUV's left front bumper and suffered damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were injured: the woman was conscious with back pain and whiplash, while the 55-year-old man driving the SUV was in shock with similar injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A distracted driver struck a parked SUV on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver suffered injuries and was semiconscious. The collision damaged the rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the front bumper of the moving SUV.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:12 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle, a 2010 Honda SUV, was traveling south and collided with a parked 2013 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant of the moving SUV, was injured and found semiconscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially involving parked vehicles.
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver▸A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after a sport utility vehicle made a left turn and struck the sedan’s front. The crash trapped the 59-year-old male driver, highlighting failure to yield as the critical cause in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn at 1:22 p.m. The collision involved a 2011 Toyota SUV making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan's center front end, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was trapped inside and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield while turning left. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver female and the sedan driver male. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash▸A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was speeding. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd near Linwood St in Brooklyn around 12:45 a.m. A pedestrian, a 40-year-old male, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The driver’s errors in yielding and speed created a hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian's injury.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
A left-turning SUV struck a sedan traveling straight on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and bruising, restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 on Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2025 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2006 Hyundai sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers without yielding to oncoming traffic.
Int 1160-2025Banks co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.▸Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
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File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-01-08
Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08