Brooklyn Bleeds: Drivers Kill, Leaders Stall, Kids Pay the Price

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

A sedan hit a 72-year-old man crossing with the signal at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D. The car turned, failed to yield, and struck him. He suffered abrasions and injury to his entire body.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and hit him. The impact caused abrasions and injury to his entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

SUV and sedan collided on Tilden Ave. Five passengers hurt. Crush injuries to neck, head, and legs. Police cite obstructed view. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people, including a 14-year-old, a 19-year-old, a 57-year-old, and a 74-year-old, suffered injuries to the neck, head, and legs. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Helmet or signal use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when sightlines fail and streets fill with metal and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A moped driver slammed into a vehicle’s rear on Farragut Road. Distraction behind the handlebars left him with a torn-up leg. The street stayed quiet. The crash did not.

A 22-year-old moped driver was injured in a crash on Farragut Road at Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver suffered abrasions to his lower leg after striking the center back end of another vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The moped driver was conscious at the scene. No helmet use or other safety equipment was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A dump truck and sedan crashed on Rogers Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Passengers and other occupants were shaken. Both vehicles took heavy rear-quarter damage.

A dump truck and a sedan collided at 834 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 43-year-old woman, driving the sedan, with neck injuries. Other occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger and a 35-year-old male driver, were listed with unspecified injuries or no visible harm. Both vehicles were traveling north and struck each other's rear quarter panels. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.

A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A cyclist riding east on Church Avenue crashed. He broke his leg. The street saw blood and pain. No driver errors listed. The city’s danger remains.

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding east on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash involved only the cyclist and his bike, with no other vehicles specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

Two sedans crashed on Avenue A. One passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sedans collided at Avenue A and East 92nd Street in Brooklyn. One front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured in the head and left semiconscious. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and were distracted. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two sedans collided on Kings Highway. A 10-year-old boy and a 53-year-old man were hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Blood on the street. System failed the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed at Kings Highway and East 93rd Street in Brooklyn. A 10-year-old boy suffered facial bleeding. A 53-year-old male driver was bruised on his arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles were traveling north; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system left passengers and drivers exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.

• Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

SUV hit parked car in Brooklyn. Alcohol involved. One driver hurt, chest injury. Children and older woman among occupants. Streets stay dangerous. Metal, glass, pain.

A station wagon SUV struck a parked SUV on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Other occupants included a 67-year-old woman and several children. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main driver error. Airbags deployed in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.

Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.

• Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09

A sedan hit a 17-year-old crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street. The teen suffered a leg injury. The driver continued straight. No driver error listed. The street stayed open. The bruise marked the cost.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

A motorcycle hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. The rider, unlicensed, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street stayed quiet. The damage was not.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked pick-up truck on Legion Street near East 98th Street in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, age 24, was ejected and found unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the motorcycle rider was not using any safety equipment, but only after citing driver inattention and unsafe speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31