• Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14

Aug 28 - Northbound rider hit a parked dump truck on Classon near Atlantic. The bike struck the truck’s rear. The rider wore a helmet. He died. Night streets. Heavy steel. One life gone.

A northbound motorcycle struck the left rear of a parked dump truck on Classon Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old rider, helmeted, suffered fatal head and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles list contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The dump truck was parked; the motorcycle was traveling straight; the bike’s center front hit the truck’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. With no stated driver errors beyond “Unspecified,” the record documents a deadly impact between a moving motorcycle and a stationary truck, leaving the rider dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.

A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.

• Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23

Jul 22 - A 10-year-old boy lay unconscious after an SUV hit him on Eastern Parkway. The crash left him with head and crush injuries. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 10-year-old pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries after being struck by a station wagon/SUV on Eastern Parkway at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the westbound SUV hit him with its left front bumper. The boy was found unconscious at the scene. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.

On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.

• E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.

On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.

• FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - The driver of an SUV struck a left-turning motorcycle at Fulton and Lafayette. A motorcycle passenger suffered severe burns and arm injuries. Police recorded "Turning Improperly." The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.

The driver of an SUV struck a motorcycle that was making a left turn at Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. One motorcycle occupant was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly." The SUV was traveling west, going straight, and the point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The motorcycle was recorded as making a left turn and suffered center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver is listed as unlicensed. The injured person is a 33-year-old female rear passenger who suffered severe burns and elbow/arm/hand injuries, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

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

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

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm. Police recorded improper lane use and driver inattention as contributing factors.

The driver of a sedan struck a 28-year-old bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and was listed as injured in the report. According to the police report, “the collision involved a bike and a sedan, with contributing factors listed as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.'” Police recorded those driver errors. The report lists the bike and sedan as the vehicles involved and notes the point of impact on the right front quarter panel of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - An SUV hit an eight-year-old boy at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway. The child died. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver was going straight. The street claimed another life.

An eight-year-old boy was killed when a station wagon/SUV struck him at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was heading south and hit the child with the right front bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The child suffered fatal head injuries. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when visibility is compromised and large vehicles move through city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - SUV hit a woman crossing at Flatbush and Lafayette. Head injury. Blood on the street. Police cite blocked view. Driver kept straight. Shock followed.

A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 29-year-old woman crossing at Lafayette Avenue. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 71-year-old man, was licensed and going straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor remains the obstructed view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A black Suburban sped north on Coney Island Avenue. It struck a Volvo, shoving it into a police car. Two officers broke bones. A passenger flew from the Suburban. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens wailed. The driver now faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-15), a 24-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Suburban while intoxicated on Coney Island Avenue. He crashed into a Volvo at Avenue U, triggering a chain-reaction that sent the Volvo into a marked NYPD car. The article states, "One police officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, while another suffered a broken hip." A passenger in the Suburban was ejected and critically injured. The driver, Diyorjon Sobirjonov, was charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and related offenses after refusing a blood-alcohol test. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of passengers and officers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Cops, Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-15

Jun 14 - A child steps from a bus. A cyclist strikes. Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will vanish. City listens to complaints, not data. Streets stay dangerous. Cyclists and children caught in the crossfire. Policy shifts, safety left behind.

CBS New York reported on June 14, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams will remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after several crashes, including one involving a child exiting a school bus. The mayor cited 'community concerns' and stated, 'After several incidents—including some involving children...we decided to adjust the current design.' City Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the move, calling it 'pure politics' and warning, 'He is going to make this area less safe for pedestrians, for cyclists.' The article highlights tension between local complaints and street safety policy. No driver error is cited; the crash involved a cyclist and a child. The decision raises questions about how New York responds to vulnerable road users and whether removing infrastructure addresses underlying dangers.

• Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-14