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 22
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 14
▸ Whiplash 158
▸ Contusion/Bruise 185
▸ Abrasion 130
▸ Pain/Nausea 55
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 317
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
- 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 7 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 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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Seven o’clock on Rockaway Parkway
Brooklyn CB17: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025
Just after 7 PM on Oct 8, a taxi making a left at Rockaway Parkway and Rutland Road hit a 32‑year‑old man who was walking. Police logged shock and a shoulder injury. The cab’s left front bumper took the hit (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- On Oct 8, a taxi driver turned left at Rockaway Parkway and Rutland Road and injured a man on foot (NYC Open Data).
- On Oct 6, at East New York Avenue and East 98th Street, an SUV driver turning left hit a 56‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
The toll on these blocks
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 17, 13 people have been killed and 4,906 injured in crashes. Eight of the dead were people walking; two were on bikes (NYC Open Data).
Church Avenue leads the injury list here: two deaths, 228 injuries. Linden Boulevard: one death, 181 injuries. Clarkson Avenue: one death, 78 injuries. These are not outliers. They are the pattern (NYC Open Data).
The 7 PM hour is one of the deadliest in this district over the period, with three recorded deaths. Early evening does not forgive a bad turn (NYC Open Data).
How people are being hit
Left turns keep breaking bodies. On Oct 6 at East New York Avenue and East 98th Street, the driver of a 2011 Chevy SUV hit a man who was crossing with the signal. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
Speed kills too. On Jan 25, 2025, at Church Avenue and Kings Highway, police recorded unsafe speed when a driver going straight hit and killed a 30‑year‑old man in the crosswalk (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4788144).
These are not storms or flukes. They are choices at corners.
Fix the turns. Slow the streets.
Start where the blood is: Church Avenue. Linden Boulevard. Harden the turns. Daylight the corners. Give walkers a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. Enforce yielding at left turns.
Citywide, slow the default. The tools exist. The city can lower speeds and expand 20 MPH zones. Use them. And Albany can curb repeat speeders by requiring intelligent speed assistance for habitual offenders. In the State Senate, Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on S 4045. The Council’s Farah Louis is the primary sponsor of Int 1353‑2025 to speed up school‑adjacent safety devices.
One corner at a time is how this ends. One law at a time too. The man hit at Rockaway and Rutland should not have been a test case.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to act: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-16
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
Council Member Farah Louis
District 45
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB17 Brooklyn Community Board 17 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21.
It contains East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 17
14
Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road▸May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
12
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
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Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 14 - A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
12
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Clarkson Ave▸May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
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Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 12 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old man crossing Clarkson Ave. The crash fractured his leg. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end took the blow. The driver and two passengers were unhurt.
A sedan traveling east on Clarkson Ave struck a 65-year-old man who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg. The car’s center front end was damaged. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No injuries were reported for the driver, a 28-year-old woman, or her two passengers, including a 2-year-old child. The police report did not specify further driver errors.
11
SUVs Collide on Utica and Remsen, Passenger Injured▸May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
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Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 11 - Two SUVs crashed at Utica and Remsen. A 69-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. Five others were hurt. Police cite vehicular factors. Steel met steel. People paid the price.
Two SUVs collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 69-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash. Five other occupants, including both drivers, were also reported injured. According to the police report, 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles suffered front-end and side damage. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Driver actions are cited as contributing factors, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when vehicles collide in city traffic.
9
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal▸May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
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Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 9 - A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing New York Ave in Brooklyn. She had the signal. The car turned right. She was injured. Police cite failure to yield.
An 80-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing New York Ave at Clarkson Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, traveling northeast, made a right turn and hit her. The impact left her in shock with injuries to her entire body. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the vehicle.
8
Motorcycle Hits Child Crossing With Signal▸May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
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Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 8 - A motorcycle struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Rutland Road with the signal. The child suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.
A motorcycle traveling west on Rutland Road struck a 10-year-old boy as he crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the child was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report makes clear the driver did not yield and ignored traffic controls. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.
7
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 7 - A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 6 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
6S 4804
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
4
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 4 - Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
4
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 4 - A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
2
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash▸May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
-
Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.
- Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
-
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 1 - SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Louis votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, safety impact neutral.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
- Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30
26
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Apr 26 - A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
25
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Apr 25 - A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
25
Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death▸Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
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Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.
- Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25
24
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Apr 24 - Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.