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 152
▸ 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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Two Sedans Collide at Rockaway Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn. Three passengers were injured. One had back pain and shock. Others reported neck and chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. The crash involved two eastbound sedans; one was going straight and the other was starting from parking. "According to the police report," three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report notes damage to the center front and right rear of the vehicles. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
23
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
22
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn. Three passengers were injured. One had back pain and shock. Others reported neck and chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. The crash involved two eastbound sedans; one was going straight and the other was starting from parking. "According to the police report," three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The report notes damage to the center front and right rear of the vehicles. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses, according to the report.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
23
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
22
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 22 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
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Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
12
Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
12
Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
12
Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 20 - A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
20
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
20
Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
18
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
18
Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
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Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
12
Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
12
Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
12
Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 18 - Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
18
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
18
Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
16
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
12
Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
12
Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
12
Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes▸Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
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Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.
NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.
- Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal▸Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
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Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
12
Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
12
Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.
NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.
- Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt▸Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians▸Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
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Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.
Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12