About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 17
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 78
▸ Contusion/Bruise 117
▸ Abrasion 124
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 307
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Third Avenue Morning, Then the Sirens
Brooklyn CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 7, 2025
Just after sunrise on 3rd Avenue at 55th Street, a person walking was hit. Police logged a cement truck driver going straight and a pedestrian down. NYC Open Data
This Week
- On the Belt Parkway ramp, a motorcycle crash sent a rider to the hospital. NYC Open Data
- At 45th Street and 5th Avenue, a man on a bike was ejected after a collision involving a parked van. NYC Open Data
- Near 54th Street, a backing sedan driver hit a pedestrian crossing without a signal. NYC Open Data
The toll, block by block
Since Jan 1, 2022 in Brooklyn Community Board 7, 17 people have been killed and 3,098 injured in reported crashes. NYC Open Data
Two men crossing with the signal were killed at 52nd Street and 3rd Avenue by a BMW whose driver police recorded for unsafe speed and running a light. NYC Open Data crash record
A woman crossing with the signal at 44th Street and 7th Avenue was killed by a left‑turning sedan driver. NYC Open Data
A bicyclist was killed at 53rd Street and 4th Avenue in a collision involving an e‑bike rider and a pickup making a left turn. Police listed failure to yield. CrashID 4726906
Corners that don’t forgive
4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue corridors lead the harm here. 4th Avenue shows 5 deaths and 300 injuries; 3rd Avenue shows 2 deaths and 207 injuries. NYC Open Data
Late afternoons stack injuries and deaths. Around 4 PM, this area recorded heavy casualties. NYC Open Data
Police reports in these cases name driver failure to yield and disregarding signals among the factors. NYC Open Data
Sunset Park didn’t get a warning
In early October, a 75‑year‑old woman was struck and left in the street near her home in Sunset Park. “The crash happened in Sunset Park as she was crossing the street with a walk signal.” Gothamist
The next day brought more grief across the borough. Another woman was killed near the Navy Yard when men riding together on an e‑bike hit her on Flushing Avenue, a corridor reporters call a crash hotspot. Gothamist
What leaders did — and didn’t
Albany renewed New York City’s 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. AMNY Streetsblog
In the Senate, Andrew Gounardes sponsored the school speed zone bill and voted yes; Steve Chan voted no. Open States
On repeat dangerous driving, the Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with a pattern of offenses. Senator Andrew Gounardes sponsored it and voted yes in committee; Senator Steve Chan also voted yes in committee. In the Assembly, Marcela Mitaynes co‑sponsors the companion bill A2299. Open States
Fix what we can see
Start where people are dying: 3rd and 4th Avenues. Daylight corners. Add leading pedestrian intervals. Harden turns. Separate bike space where bikes already flow. Target late‑day enforcement at the worst crossings. NYC Open Data
Citywide, two steps would cut the speed that kills: lower the default limit and put speed limiters on the worst cars. Both are on the table. Push the city to use its power to drop speeds, and Albany to pass the speed‑limiter bill. /take_action/
A person was hit on 3rd Avenue this month. We know where people are breaking. We know how to slow them. The next move is ours.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07
- Driver fatally strikes 75-year-old woman near her Brooklyn home before fleeing, police say, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-06
- Woman killed by pair of men sharing an e-bike near Brooklyn Navy Yard, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-06
- Staying on: New Yorkers react to Hochul’s renewed speed camera program in NYC, AMNY, Published 2025-06-30
- Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB7 Brooklyn Community Board 7 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 38, AD 51, SD 17.
It contains Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 7
21S 2504
Gounardes sponsors bill raising speed camera fines, improving street safety.▸Jan 21 - Senator Gounardes pushes S 2504. The bill hikes fines for repeat speed camera violations. It targets reckless drivers. The aim: slow cars, save lives. No direct safety impact noted yet.
Senate bill S 2504 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, proposes 'increasing fines for subsequent speed camera violations in the city of New York.' No committee referral or vote has occurred yet. Gounardes leads the push to penalize repeat offenders. There is no formal safety analyst note on the impact for vulnerable road users at this stage.
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File S 2504,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-21
18
Sedan Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash on Gowanus Expy▸Jan 18 - A female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision on the Gowanus Expressway. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag, but the impact left her injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:38 on the Gowanus Expressway involving two southbound vehicles. A 30-year-old female sedan driver, with a permit license, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed during the collision, and she was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The female driver was conscious after the crash, but sustained serious injuries. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle.
16A 2299
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
13
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 13 - A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.
According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
-
File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 21 - Senator Gounardes pushes S 2504. The bill hikes fines for repeat speed camera violations. It targets reckless drivers. The aim: slow cars, save lives. No direct safety impact noted yet.
Senate bill S 2504 was introduced on January 21, 2025, and is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, proposes 'increasing fines for subsequent speed camera violations in the city of New York.' No committee referral or vote has occurred yet. Gounardes leads the push to penalize repeat offenders. There is no formal safety analyst note on the impact for vulnerable road users at this stage.
- File S 2504, Open States, Published 2025-01-21
18
Sedan Driver Injured in Rear-End Crash on Gowanus Expy▸Jan 18 - A female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision on the Gowanus Expressway. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag, but the impact left her injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:38 on the Gowanus Expressway involving two southbound vehicles. A 30-year-old female sedan driver, with a permit license, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed during the collision, and she was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The female driver was conscious after the crash, but sustained serious injuries. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle.
16A 2299
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
13
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 13 - A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.
According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
-
File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
-
File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 18 - A female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision on the Gowanus Expressway. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag, but the impact left her injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:38 on the Gowanus Expressway involving two southbound vehicles. A 30-year-old female sedan driver, with a permit license, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed during the collision, and she was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The female driver was conscious after the crash, but sustained serious injuries. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle.
16A 2299
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
13
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 13 - A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.
According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
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Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Jan 13 - A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.
According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 13 - A distracted driver struck a 43-year-old man crossing with the signal on 55th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical threat at intersections.
According to the police report, at 10:30 PM on 55th Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling south struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions to the pedestrian's face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. The pedestrian's role was noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,' and he was conscious after the crash. While the report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, the critical driver error was distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead, and the damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident underscores the persistent danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
13
Left-Turning Sedan Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 13 - A 70-year-old woman crossed 7th Avenue with the signal. A northbound Toyota turned left, its bumper striking her head. She fell, motionless, and died in the cold midday sun. The driver failed to yield. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a 70-year-old woman was crossing 7th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a northbound Toyota sedan made a left turn. The vehicle's left front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, listing 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was described as 'unconscious' at the scene and died there. The police report explicitly notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' making clear she had the legal right to be in the crosswalk. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield during turning movements at intersections.
13S 1675
Gounardes sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
12
Brooklyn Sedans Crash Leaves Young Driver Hurt▸Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
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File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 12 - Two sedans slammed together on 60 Street. A 19-year-old woman took a blow to the head. She suffered a concussion. Both cars crumpled at the front. The crash came with a right turn and confusion.
Two sedans collided on Brooklyn’s 60 Street at 8:25 a.m. A 19-year-old female driver was injured, suffering a head wound and concussion. According to the police report, one sedan was making a right turn while the other was involved in an unspecified pre-crash action. The impact struck the left front bumpers, mangling both vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected but was in shock. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger of unclear maneuvers and failed coordination between drivers at the intersection.
11
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Tow Truck Crash▸Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
-
File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 11 - A 34-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a northbound tow truck in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the tow truck’s left front bumper while traveling east. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 AM in Brooklyn near 141 47th Street. A 34-year-old male sedan driver traveling east collided with a northbound tow truck. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the tow truck. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the tow truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a head contusion and was conscious throughout the incident. Safety equipment including an air bag and lap belt were deployed and used. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions at intersections and the potential for serious injury even when drivers are licensed and traveling straight ahead.
9
Alcohol and Brake Failure Slam Sedans on BQE▸Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
-
File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 9 - Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Expressway. Defective brakes and alcohol fueled the impact. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Systemic danger left scars on steel and flesh.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 5:35 AM on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one sedan and the right rear bumper of the other, showing a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed and headed north. Defective brakes and alcohol use stand out as critical driver errors and mechanical failures that led to this injury.
8A 803
Mitaynes co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.▸Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
-
File A 803,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.
Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.
- File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
4
Truck Collides with Sedan Making Left Turn▸Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
4
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
-
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 4 - A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel as it made a left turn on Hamilton Ave. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was traveling straight westbound at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Hamilton Ave involving a tractor truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was making a left turn when the tractor truck, traveling straight ahead westbound, collided with the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The truck’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.
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Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Street Injuring Passenger▸Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 4 - Two SUVs crashed at 48th Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Both drivers were licensed women. Impact occurred at the center front end and right front bumper of the vehicles. Passenger in shock.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at 48th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:43 PM. One SUV was traveling north going straight ahead when it impacted the other SUV on its right front bumper. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and right front bumper damage to the second. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The focus remains on the collision between the two vehicles and the resulting passenger injury.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01