Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB18?
Brooklyn Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall
Brooklyn CB18: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Bone
A child died in a crosswalk on Avenue L. A man, sixty-six, was killed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview. A motorcyclist, thirty, collided with a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue and never got up again. In the last twelve months, five people died on the streets of Brooklyn CB18. Fourteen more were seriously injured. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.
Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In three years, cars and SUVs killed eleven. Trucks and buses killed one. Bikes and mopeds, none. The streets are not forgiving. The old, the young, the ones just crossing—none are spared.
The Sound of Sirens, the Silence of Leadership
The city talks of Vision Zero. The numbers keep coming. In the past year, there were 1,577 crashes in this district alone. 1,245 people hurt. The dead are not numbers. They are names, faces, empty chairs at dinner tables.
After a chase ended with a Jeep on the L train tracks, a witness described the chaos: “Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.” The chaos is not rare. It is routine.
When a man was shot after a police roadblock, the NYPD explained their tactics: “We didn’t pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic to see if we could intercept this car, which we now know was stolen.”
Local leaders have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. Speed cameras cut speeding and save lives. But the pace is slow. The silence is loud. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. These are not accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by lawmakers, by those who set the rules and walk away. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The council can demand safer streets. The DOT can harden crosswalks and build real protection for those outside a car.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The blood on the street is not washed away by words.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motorcyclist Dies in Collision With Fire Truck, ABC7, Published 2025-05-26
- Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-03
- Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Motorcyclist Dies in Collision With Fire Truck, ABC7, Published 2025-05-26
- Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-30
Other Representatives
District 59
5318 N Ave. 1st Floor Store, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Room 641, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 46
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brooklyn CB18 Brooklyn Community Board 18 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 63, District 46, AD 59, SD 21.
It contains Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, Mcguire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 18
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15