Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 36?
Twelve Dead, No Justice: Stop Letting Cars Kill in District 36
District 36: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
Blood on the Asphalt: The Human Cost
In District 36, the numbers do not lie. Twelve people are dead. Nineteen more are seriously injured. Since 2022, there have been over 4,700 crashes, shattering bodies and families. The dead include a four-year-old boy, an elderly man, and a woman crushed by SUVs. The living carry scars and empty chairs at the table.
SUVs and cars do most of the killing. Five pedestrians died under the wheels of SUVs. Trucks, buses, and bikes left their own marks, but the carnage is driven by steel and speed. The stories are always the same. A man steps off the curb. A child crosses the street. The car does not stop. The city moves on.
Recent Crashes: No End in Sight
The violence does not slow. In May, a woman was killed on Van Buren Street, crushed by two SUVs and a sedan. In October, a man died at the intersection of Lafayette and Bedford. A four-year-old was killed last year, riding with family. No warning. No time to react.
Neighbors know the danger. After a hit-and-run killed two men in Brooklyn, one said, “drivers speed on that stretch of roadway” (CBS New York). The city blames distraction, inattention, and inexperience. The result is always the same: bodies on the ground.
Leadership: Promises, Delays, and Small Steps
Council Member Chi Ossé has spoken up for safety. He called out the city for delaying a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, writing, “The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous since it was first laid, and for years, the people of my district have been promised that it would be protected” (Streetsblog NYC). He voted to remove abandoned vehicles and to require taxi dooring warnings. He co-sponsored bills for daylighting crosswalks and speeding up protected bike lanes. But the pace is slow. The deaths do not wait.
What Now: Demand Action, Not Excuses
Every crash is preventable. Every death is a policy failure. The city has the power to lower speed limits, redesign streets, and keep crosswalks clear. Call Council Member Ossé. Demand a protected bike lane on Bedford. Demand daylighting at every corner. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Do not wait for another child to die. The blood is already on the street.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
▸ Where does District 36 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in District 36?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 36?
▸ Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Council Member Chi Ossé Blasts DOT For Delaying — And Maybe Killing — Bedford Ave Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-02
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
Fix the Problem
District 36
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Other Representatives
District 43
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 36 Council District 36 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 79, AD 43, SD 20.
It contains Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Crown Heights (North), Brooklyn CB8, Brooklyn CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 36
Left-Turning Dodge Hits Cyclist on Bedford▸A Dodge turned left on Bedford. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood ran down his hand. He stayed upright. The driver was distracted. The street bore witness.
A crash on Bedford Avenue involved a Dodge sedan making a left turn and a man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist, age 30, suffered a severe arm injury with heavy bleeding but did not fall or lose consciousness. According to the police report, 'The driver was looking elsewhere.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the cyclist. No other serious injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s inattention, as documented in the official report.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Fulton Street▸A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Motorscooter Rider Dies Hitting Reversing SUV▸A motorscooter struck a backing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown and killed. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised. Unsafe speed and backing errors fueled the crash.
A motorscooter crashed into the rear of a reversing SUV on Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman riding the motorscooter was killed at the scene. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered bruises. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A Dodge turned left on Bedford. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood ran down his hand. He stayed upright. The driver was distracted. The street bore witness.
A crash on Bedford Avenue involved a Dodge sedan making a left turn and a man riding a bike straight ahead. The cyclist, age 30, suffered a severe arm injury with heavy bleeding but did not fall or lose consciousness. According to the police report, 'The driver was looking elsewhere.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right rear bumper struck the cyclist. No other serious injuries were reported among the car’s occupants. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s inattention, as documented in the official report.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Fulton Street▸A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Motorscooter Rider Dies Hitting Reversing SUV▸A motorscooter struck a backing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown and killed. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised. Unsafe speed and backing errors fueled the crash.
A motorscooter crashed into the rear of a reversing SUV on Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman riding the motorscooter was killed at the scene. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered bruises. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.
2Motorscooter Rider Dies Hitting Reversing SUV▸A motorscooter struck a backing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown and killed. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised. Unsafe speed and backing errors fueled the crash.
A motorscooter crashed into the rear of a reversing SUV on Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman riding the motorscooter was killed at the scene. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered bruises. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A motorscooter struck a backing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown and killed. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised. Unsafe speed and backing errors fueled the crash.
A motorscooter crashed into the rear of a reversing SUV on Dean Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman riding the motorscooter was killed at the scene. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered bruises. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn▸A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.
A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street▸A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.
A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.
A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.