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 12
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 20
▸ Whiplash 79
▸ Contusion/Bruise 198
▸ Abrasion 118
▸ Pain/Nausea 32
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 314
- 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2020 Gray Toyota Sedan (JMT7352) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black BMW Suburban (KHA7972) – 7 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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Flatbush Avenue, after midnight
Brooklyn CB14: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after midnight on Sep 12, 2025, a driver in a 2012 Toyota passed on Flatbush Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use by the driver; she had severe bleeding and was semiconscious. NYC Open Data
This Week
- On Sep 6 at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, a driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV turned left and hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway; police listed the cause as “unspecified.” He had severe lacerations and was incoherent. NYC Open Data
Flatbush keeps taking
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 14, people driving have killed 9 people walking and injured 757. NYC Open Data
Flatbush Avenue is a hotspot, with 1 death and 208 injuries recorded. Bedford Avenue follows with 1 death and 133 injuries. NYC Open Data
When the hurt spikes
Deaths here cluster in the afternoon and early evening: 3 at 2 PM, 2 at 5 PM, and 3 at 6 PM. NYC Open Data
Police repeatedly record driver behaviors we can fix: failure to yield and inattention/distraction tied to dozens of injuries. NYC Open Data
The work in front of us
Council Member Farah Louis is the primary sponsor of a bill to force faster school-zone traffic-calming work (Int 1353-2025) and also co-sponsors an enforcement bill on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347-2025). NYC Council – Legistar
State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee for the Stop Super Speeders bill (S 4045) to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Open States
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents this area. Will she back the same speed-limiter bill in the Assembly? Open States
We also have a city tool ready now. Sammy’s Law gives New York City the power to set safer speed limits. The call is simple: drop residential speeds to 20 MPH. /take_action/
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed.” NYS Senate
Fix the corners, slow the turns
On Flatbush and Bedford, the pattern points to turning and yielding failures. Proven steps: daylight crosswalks, hardened turns, leading pedestrian intervals, and raised crossings at problem legs. Target evening hours when deaths spike. NYC Open Data
This is the same street where a woman lay bleeding after midnight. It does not have to stay this way. Tell City Hall to lower speeds and Albany to rein in repeat offenders. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened on Flatbush Avenue on Sep 12, 2025?
▸ How many people walking have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Who represents this area, and what have they done?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- NYC Council files Int 1353-2025 and Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Senate protects New York students and pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-06-17
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42
Council Member Farah Louis
District 45
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB14 Brooklyn Community Board 14 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 45, AD 42, SD 21.
It contains Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 14
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Moped Rider at Avenue N▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Bedford Avenue at Avenue N and hit a northbound moped rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered a leg injury. Police list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The report notes the rider was unlicensed.
A driver in a sedan turned left from southbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue N and hit a northbound moped rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the rider was “unlicensed” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police logged the maneuvers: the moped going straight ahead; the sedan making a left turn. Damage matched the story: center front end on the moped; right front bumper on the sedan. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 70th Precinct at about 1:40 a.m. The report lists no specific driver errors beyond the “Unspecified” entries.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman With Signal▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 23 St and Avenue N and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a head contusion.
A driver in an SUV making a right turn hit a 67-year-old woman at E 23 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn at 10:43 a.m. She was crossing with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver struck the pedestrian while turning right as she crossed with the signal. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper. Records list the vehicle as a 2016 Cadillac SUV traveling east before the turn.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Driver Distracted, Cyclist Partially Ejected▸Jul 28 - A driver in a sedan hit a 39-year-old bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
A driver in a sedan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm with contusions and bruising. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 48 and 17, who were not seriously hurt. Police recorded the listed contributing factors; the injured bicyclist is identified as the crash victim and not blamed in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Bedford Avenue at Avenue N and hit a northbound moped rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered a leg injury. Police list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The report notes the rider was unlicensed.
A driver in a sedan turned left from southbound Bedford Avenue at Avenue N and hit a northbound moped rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the rider was “unlicensed” and contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified.” Police logged the maneuvers: the moped going straight ahead; the sedan making a left turn. Damage matched the story: center front end on the moped; right front bumper on the sedan. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 70th Precinct at about 1:40 a.m. The report lists no specific driver errors beyond the “Unspecified” entries.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Woman With Signal▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 23 St and Avenue N and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a head contusion.
A driver in an SUV making a right turn hit a 67-year-old woman at E 23 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn at 10:43 a.m. She was crossing with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver struck the pedestrian while turning right as she crossed with the signal. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper. Records list the vehicle as a 2016 Cadillac SUV traveling east before the turn.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Driver Distracted, Cyclist Partially Ejected▸Jul 28 - A driver in a sedan hit a 39-year-old bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
A driver in a sedan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm with contusions and bruising. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 48 and 17, who were not seriously hurt. Police recorded the listed contributing factors; the injured bicyclist is identified as the crash victim and not blamed in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 23 St and Avenue N and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a head contusion.
A driver in an SUV making a right turn hit a 67-year-old woman at E 23 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn at 10:43 a.m. She was crossing with the signal. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver struck the pedestrian while turning right as she crossed with the signal. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the right front bumper. Records list the vehicle as a 2016 Cadillac SUV traveling east before the turn.
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Driver in SUV hits cyclist on Ocean Avenue▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Driver Distracted, Cyclist Partially Ejected▸Jul 28 - A driver in a sedan hit a 39-year-old bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
A driver in a sedan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm with contusions and bruising. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 48 and 17, who were not seriously hurt. Police recorded the listed contributing factors; the injured bicyclist is identified as the crash victim and not blamed in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 47-year-old rider suffered body abrasions. Police listed causes as unspecified. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt.
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 47-year-old cyclist at 601 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both traveled north and went straight. The driver hit the bike’s front with the right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body and was injured. The 20-year-old driver was not hurt. According to the police report, both parties were going straight north when the crash occurred. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report.
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Sedan Driver Distracted, Cyclist Partially Ejected▸Jul 28 - A driver in a sedan hit a 39-year-old bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
A driver in a sedan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm with contusions and bruising. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 48 and 17, who were not seriously hurt. Police recorded the listed contributing factors; the injured bicyclist is identified as the crash victim and not blamed in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 28 - A driver in a sedan hit a 39-year-old bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 St in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries and bruises. Police recorded 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.
A driver in a sedan struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist on Avenue J at E 14 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm with contusions and bruising. According to the police report, "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 48 and 17, who were not seriously hurt. Police recorded the listed contributing factors; the injured bicyclist is identified as the crash victim and not blamed in the report.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford▸Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
21
Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
17
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
4
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 25 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Bedford Avenue. The scooter driver, nineteen, suffered a bruised shoulder and partial ejection. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving for the vulnerable.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a standing scooter traveling north on Bedford Avenue at Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The nineteen-year-old scooter driver was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or passenger. The crash left the scooter driver hurt and exposed, while the sedan showed damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not identify a specific driver error.
21
Motorcycle and SUV Collide on E 8 St Brooklyn▸Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
17
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
4
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 21 - A motorcycle and SUV crashed on E 8 St. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at E 8 St and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one person riding the motorcycle suffered a head injury and was semiconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers are male and were going straight before the crash. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were driver failures to obey traffic control and yield. No pedestrians were involved.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
17
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
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Sedan Hits Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 17 - A sedan struck three young pedestrians crossing with the signal on Church Avenue. All suffered bruises. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.
Three pedestrians, ages 18, 19, and 20, were injured when a sedan struck them as they crossed Church Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, all three were conscious and suffered contusions. The crash happened at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
4
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 17 - SUV hit a woman crossing Ocean Ave with the signal. She took the blow in her back. The driver failed to yield and turned improperly. The street stayed loud. She lay in shock.
A 34-year-old woman was injured when an SUV struck her as she crossed Ocean Ave at Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a right turn and hit her, causing back injuries and internal complaints. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The woman was left in shock at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited.
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
12
Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
11
Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
11
Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
4
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
- Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Driver Disregarded Traffic Control, Moped Injured▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan struck a moped at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The 29‑year‑old moped driver suffered abrasions and knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded."
At about 7:00 a.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan and the driver of a moped, both going straight, collided at Bedford Ave and Clarendon Rd. The moped driver, a 29‑year‑old man, was injured and reported abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. Vehicle records show the sedan struck the moped with its left front bumper; the moped sustained center-front damage. The sedan carried two occupants. The report lists the moped driver as injured, conscious and not ejected.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
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Sedan Strikes Toddler Crossing East 18th▸Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 11 - A sedan hit a three-year-old crossing East 18th. The child suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and chaos. Metal met flesh. The city failed to shield its smallest walker.
A sedan traveling south on East 18th Street in Brooklyn struck a three-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained crush injuries to the entire body and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street▸Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
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Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
4
Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
2
Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
2
Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 11 - A car tore through a Brooklyn intersection. Two people crossing died. The driver fled. Police caught a suspect. Lives ended on the street. Metal struck flesh. The city keeps counting.
CBS New York reported on July 11, 2025, that 'two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection early Friday, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.' The driver fled the scene, making this a hit-and-run. Police later took a suspect into custody. The crash highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing issue of drivers leaving crash scenes. No details on charges or policy changes were given.
- Car Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
5
SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
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Sedan Driver Hits Cyclist at 18th Avenue▸Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.
The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Flatbush, Four Hurt▸Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 5 - SUV struck from behind on Flatbush. Four inside injured—neck, back, leg, whiplash. Police list no clear cause. Metal and bodies take the blow.
A BMW SUV was rear-ended at 770 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including the driver and three passengers, suffered injuries to the neck, back, and leg. According to the police report, all injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted. The SUV took the impact at its center back end. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Sedan Hits Standing Scooter on Caton Ave▸Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 4 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Caton Ave. A 17-year-old scooter rider was injured. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy.
A sedan collided with a standing scooter on Caton Ave near Argyle Rd in Brooklyn. The crash left a 17-year-old scooter rider injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact damaged the scooter’s front and the sedan’s rear bumper. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and keep safe distance.
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Box Truck and SUV Crash Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 2 - Box truck and SUV collided on Avenue P. Three men hurt. Chest, neck, and back injuries. Night air thick with sirens. Steel met steel. Pain followed.
A box truck and an SUV crashed at 1815 Avenue P in Brooklyn. Three men, all vehicle occupants, suffered injuries to the chest, neck, and back. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. All injured persons were conscious after the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision left three men with pain and bruises, underscoring the danger at this intersection.
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Motorcycle Driver Injured in Flatbush Collision▸Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.
Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into a merging Ford on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 24, was thrown and scraped his arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. Metal and flesh met hard.
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was injured on Flatbush Ave at Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a Ford car. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The Ford was merging when the collision occurred. No other injuries were reported. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment.