Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.

• Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28

Two SUVs crashed on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers lost focus. Two passengers were hurt—one with a bruised face, one with an arm abrasion. Metal twisted. The night was quiet but for the sound of impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Watson Avenue and White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The impact left a 24-year-old rear passenger with a facial contusion and a 27-year-old front passenger with an abrasion to her arm. Both drivers, aged 22 and 63, were not reported as injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. One SUV was parked before the crash; the other was making a left turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-29

A fender bender turned fatal at Givan and Palmer. Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in his car. Police arrested Michael Aracena. Family mourns a calm man lost to sudden violence. The street remains stained by gunfire.

ABC7 reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, a 27-year-old Navy veteran, was shot and killed after a minor car crash in the Bronx. The incident occurred at Givan and Palmer avenues around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Aracena, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. According to the article, Campbell's family said he tried to resolve the crash through insurance, but the suspect demanded money and then opened fire. ABC7 quotes Campbell’s father: "If you have insurance, you use insurance. Stop jumping out of car and shooting people." The case highlights the deadly risk of road rage and the failure of conflict resolution on city streets.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, ABC7, Published 2025-06-16

Senate passes S 4045. Drivers with too many points or camera tickets must install speed assistance devices. Lawmakers move to curb reckless driving. The bill targets repeat offenders. The aim: fewer crashes, fewer deaths. Streets demand action.

Bill S 4045, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' advanced in the Senate on May 20, 2025, following a committee vote. The bill requires drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red-light camera tickets in twelve months, to install intelligent speed assistance devices. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes led the push, joined by co-sponsors Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, and others. The vote passed with support from senators including Jeremy Cooney, Pete Harckham, and Jessica Ramos. The measure aims to rein in repeat offenders and reduce deadly speeding. The bill’s language is blunt: 'Requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

Senate Bill S 533 aims to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The bill, led by Jack M. Martins, failed in committee. If passed, it would have removed a key tool for reducing car traffic and protecting people on city streets.

Senate Bill S 533 was introduced on May 13, 2025, and faced a committee vote the same day. The bill, titled "Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); and commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B)," was sponsored by Jack M. Martins and co-sponsored by nine other senators. The bill sought to repeal congestion pricing and direct the MTA to conduct a forensic audit. The committee vote failed to pass the bill. Martins and his co-sponsors acted to end a program designed to cut car traffic and fund transit. No safety analyst note was provided, but repealing congestion pricing would have removed protections for pedestrians and cyclists who face daily danger from unchecked car volume.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate passed S 6815. The bill shields MTA workers from bus lane tickets while on duty. Exemptions apply when driving official vehicles for authorized tasks. Lawmakers say it helps transit. No safety review for pedestrians or cyclists. Danger remains unmeasured.

Senate bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Primary sponsor Leroy Comrie and co-sponsor Nathalia Fernandez led the push. The committee voted yes, with support from senators including Jessica Ramos and John Liu. The bill exempts MTA employees from bus lane enforcement while on official business. There is no safety analyst note or review of the impact on vulnerable road users. The risk to pedestrians and cyclists from more vehicles in bus lanes is not addressed.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate bill S 346 passed committee. It hikes penalties for drivers who endanger highway workers. The bill funds more work zone enforcement. Sponsors say it will raise safety awareness. The vote was unanimous. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promote work zone safety awareness, and establish a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced on May 13, 2025, with a committee vote in the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Jeremy Cooney (District 56) and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The measure passed unanimously, with thirteen senators voting yes. S 346 aims to increase penalties for drivers who endanger highway workers, boost work zone safety awareness, and create a fund for stepped-up enforcement. The bill’s supporters argue it will protect workers from harm and hold reckless drivers accountable. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate bill S 7678 passed committee. It sets up speed cameras near White Plains schools. The program ends in 2030. Senator Shelley Mayer led the push. Most senators voted yes. Cameras catch reckless drivers. Kids walk safer. Streets remember every impact.

Senate bill S 7678, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains,' advanced with a committee vote on May 13, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer (District 37), creates a speed camera program around schools in White Plains, set to expire December 31, 2030. The committee passed the bill, with only one senator, Mario Mattera, voting no. The measure aims to catch drivers who speed near schools, a proven danger to children and families on foot. Mayer’s bill targets reckless driving at the source. The committee’s action marks a step toward streets that remember every crash and fight for every life.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

Council passed a bill forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post warnings on rear doors. The decals tell riders to watch for cyclists before swinging open. The law aims to cut dooring. Signs come free from the city. Cyclists face less risk.

Int 0193-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, moved through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed the Council on May 1, 2025. The bill reads: 'requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door.' Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Jennifer Gutiérrez and a long list of co-sponsors. The Council voted overwhelmingly in favor. The law orders all taxis and for-hire vehicles to post warning decals on rear passenger doors, alerting riders to check for cyclists before opening. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure targets dooring, a common threat to cyclists. The bill takes effect 120 days after becoming law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.

• Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29

Senate passed S 4804 to create first responder safety zones. The bill sets speed limits in these zones. Christopher Ryan led, with strong support from Addabbo, Helming, Rolison, Weber. The vote was nearly unanimous. The measure targets reckless driving near emergency scenes.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' advanced after a committee vote on April 29, 2025, and passed the full Senate on May 6, 2025. The bill was sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50), with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (District 15), Pamela Helming (District 54), Robert Rolison (District 39), and William Weber (District 38). The measure aims to protect first responders by creating designated safety zones and imposing lower speed limits where emergency crews work. The Senate showed overwhelming support, with nearly every member voting yes. The bill’s focus is clear: slow cars down near danger, cut risk for those on foot and at work.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-04-29

Senate committee passed S 2061. The bill sets new rules for reckless driving and adds violence awareness to pre-license courses. Jeremy Cooney led. Gounardes, Hoylman-Sigal, Myrie, Rivera, Sepúlveda, Stavisky joined. Thirteen senators voted yes. Streets demand action.

Senate bill S 2061, titled 'Provides for certain presumptions for reckless driving and the implementation of a reckless driving and vehicular violence awareness component of the pre-licensing course for driver's licenses,' advanced on April 29, 2025, with a committee vote. Jeremy Cooney sponsored the bill. Co-sponsors included Andrew Gounardes, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. Thirteen senators voted yes. The bill aims to set clear presumptions for reckless driving and require new drivers to learn about vehicular violence before getting a license. The committee’s action marks a step toward holding drivers accountable and raising awareness of the deadly risks cars pose to New York’s most vulnerable.

• File S 2061, Open States, Published 2025-04-29

A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Council passed Intro 26-A, banning loud, non-essential helicopters from city heliports. The vote followed a fatal crash. Majority Leader Farias called it a step for health and equity. Councilwoman Vernikov voted no. The bill now awaits the mayor’s signature.

On April 24, 2025, the City Council passed Intro 26-A, a bill targeting helicopter noise and safety. The measure, heard in committee and passed 46-1-1, bans non-essential helicopters that fail FAA noise standards from East 34th Street and Wall Street heliports starting in late 2029. The matter summary states: 'ban noisy non-essential helicopter flights from city heliports following a recent fatal crash.' Majority Leader Amanda Farias, the sponsor, said, 'Intro 26 is a bold step toward a healthier, quieter, and more equitable city.' Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, District 48, voted against the bill. The legislation now awaits Mayor Eric Adams’ signature. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the bill responds to helicopter crashes that threaten New Yorkers on the ground.

• NYC Council passes bills to crack down on helicopter tours, add new gender option to city documents, nypost.com, Published 2025-04-24

Metal screeched on Havemeyer Avenue as two SUVs collided. A five-year-old girl, riding in the right rear seat, suffered an abrasion to her upper arm. She remained conscious. The crash left the street marked by broken glass and the sharp smell of coolant.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Havemeyer Avenue and Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a five-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her upper arm but remained conscious. The child was seated in the right rear position and used a child restraint. The report lists both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no details on specific driver errors. Both vehicles suffered damage to their left front bumpers, indicating a forceful impact. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-29

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15