About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 24
▸ Crush Injuries 18
▸ Severe Bleeding 25
▸ Severe Lacerations 19
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 155
▸ Contusion/Bruise 153
▸ Abrasion 126
▸ Pain/Nausea 70
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 318
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 142 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2021 Black BMW 4S (TDC5535) – 135 times • 3 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Flatlands and Louisiana: a bike, a bus, and a corner that does not forgive
Brooklyn CB18: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 24, 2025
On Sep 19 at Flatlands Avenue and Louisiana Avenue, a driver in a bus turned right and hit a man on a bike. A 13‑year‑old bus passenger was also hurt. Source.
This Week
- On Sep 19, a driver in an SUV making a left hit a 50‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal at Linden Boulevard. Police recorded a serious injury. Source.
- On Sep 17, a driver in an SUV going west on Flatlands Avenue hit a 40‑year‑old man crossing at East 105 Street; police listed him as unconscious at the scene. Source.
- On Sep 16, a 28‑year‑old man on a bike was injured in a multi‑vehicle crash; police cited another driver for following too closely. Source.
Nights fall hard here
Since 2022, people walking and biking have borne the brunt in Brooklyn CB18: 12 people walking and 2 people on bikes have been killed; hundreds more were injured. This is from city crash records in this district. Source.
The danger spikes after work. The 6 PM hour has seen four deaths. The 9 PM hour has seen three. These are the worst hours on the clock. Source.
Corners that take people
Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J lead the injury list for this board, with repeated serious crashes. The Belt Parkway corridor has taken three lives. Utica Avenue and Avenue L are not far behind. This is not one bad corner. It is many. Source.
Police lists show named driver errors again and again: inattention and distraction; disregarding lights and signs; failure to yield. None of that is abstract. It is a turn taken too fast. A phone in a hand. A missed walk signal and a body on the asphalt. Source.
The fixes are known; the question is will
This board needs simple, proven changes at its worst corners: daylighting at crosswalks, hardened right turns, and leading pedestrian intervals on Flatbush, Avenue J, and Avenue L. Evening enforcement should target the 6–9 PM window when deaths peak. Source.
Citywide tools exist. The state’s repeat‑speeder bill, S4045, would force drivers with 11 or more DMV points in 24 months, or six speed/red‑light camera tickets in a year, to install speed limiters. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee, according to the public record. Source.
At City Hall, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse pushed to decriminalize jaywalking to end biased stops; the Council passed a modified repeal in 2024. Source. She also co‑sponsors a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347‑2025). Source.
Lower speeds save lives. New York City now has authority to set safer limits and to act on repeat speeders. The next move is political. If you want fewer names to write, tell them to use the tools they have. Act here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-24
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Modified ‘Jaywalking’ Repeal Passes Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-26
- Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
▸ 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
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rockaway Parkway▸Mar 28 - A 37-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Rockaway Parkway outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Rockaway Parkway at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV traveling south. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the serious injuries to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist Turning Left▸Mar 26 - A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries and a concussion after a pick-up truck struck him while making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:13 on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing center front end damage to the truck. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Taxi Left Turn Injures Rear Passenger in Brooklyn▸Mar 24 - A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper, injuring a rear passenger. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Foster Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the right front bumper made impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. A 41-year-old male rear passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements in urban settings and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Two Men▸Mar 23 - Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-23
19
Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
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Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 28 - A 37-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Rockaway Parkway outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Rockaway Parkway at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV traveling south. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the serious injuries to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist Turning Left▸Mar 26 - A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries and a concussion after a pick-up truck struck him while making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:13 on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing center front end damage to the truck. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Taxi Left Turn Injures Rear Passenger in Brooklyn▸Mar 24 - A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper, injuring a rear passenger. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Foster Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the right front bumper made impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. A 41-year-old male rear passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements in urban settings and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Two Men▸Mar 23 - Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-23
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Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 26 - A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries and a concussion after a pick-up truck struck him while making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.
According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:13 on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing center front end damage to the truck. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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Taxi Left Turn Injures Rear Passenger in Brooklyn▸Mar 24 - A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper, injuring a rear passenger. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Foster Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the right front bumper made impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. A 41-year-old male rear passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements in urban settings and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Two Men▸Mar 23 - Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-23
19
Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
16
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 24 - A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper, injuring a rear passenger. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Foster Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the right front bumper made impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. A 41-year-old male rear passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements in urban settings and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.
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Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Two Men▸Mar 23 - Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-23
19
Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
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Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 23 - Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
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E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-23
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Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
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Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.
Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.
- E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23
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Two Sedans Slam Into Truck on Ryder Street▸Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 19 - Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.
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Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan▸Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
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Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
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SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 18 - An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.
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Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Collision▸Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
16
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
16
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
16
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
11
Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 16 - A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
16
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist▸Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
11
Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
27
Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 16 - A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.
According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Left Side Doors▸Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.
13
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Bicyclist on Avenue T▸Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
11
Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
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Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
27
Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
11
Brooklyn U-Turn Sedan Crash Injures Driver▸Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
27
Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 11 - Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.
Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.
8
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
-
Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-08
6
Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
3
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
-
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
2
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
28
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
27
Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.
NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.
- Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08
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Pick-up Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Coleman▸Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg▸Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
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Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.
Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.
- Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash▸Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-02
1
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.
NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
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Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.
According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Fillmore Avenue▸Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Feb 28 - An SUV slammed into the rear of a bus on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, entering shock and reporting pain. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:05 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the right rear bumper of a bus also traveling east. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. The bus sustained damage to its right rear bumper, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.
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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.