Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brownsville?
Brownsville Bleeds—Leaders Stall. Demand Safe Streets Now.
Brownsville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Toll in Brownsville
Five dead. Fifteen seriously hurt. That’s the count in Brownsville since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or habit. They only rise. In the past twelve months, four people lost their lives here. Three were between 25 and 34. One was over 65. Children are not spared: 37 injured in the last year alone.
Just last month, a cyclist was crushed at Newport Street and Rockaway Avenue. A 40-year-old man, hip and leg broken, pinned by a car. The week before, a child was hit on Herzl Street. The driver was distracted. The child bled on the pavement. Every week, another family waits in the ER.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Since 2022, they have killed one person and injured 169 more on Brownsville’s streets. Trucks and buses hit 14. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. Bikes, three. The numbers are plain. The pain is not.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Some leaders have moved. Council Member Darlene Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. It could save lives, if enforced. State Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes to extend school speed zones. He also backed a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters on their cars (File S 4045). But the streets are still not safe. The deaths keep coming.
Neighbors see it. After a hit-and-run killed two men in Brooklyn, a local said, “drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” The city knows. The numbers do not lie.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.
Do not wait for another name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Brownsville sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brownsville?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many children have been injured in Brownsville crashes recently?
▸ What recent steps have leaders taken for street safety here?
Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- 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
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30
- Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11
- Brooklynites fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-06-10
- Hochul’s Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-10
- NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02
- NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02
Other Representatives
District 55
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 41
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brownsville
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A motorcycle and sedan collided at Pitkin Avenue and Strauss Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite unsafe speed and improper lane use. Streets left another body broken.
A deadly crash on Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds and engaged in improper lane usage. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but the force of the crash proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸SUV hit a man crossing Legion Street. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The driver and a passenger were also injured. Night fell heavy. The street stayed dangerous.
A station wagon SUV struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed Legion Street in a marked crosswalk at Livonia Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old female passenger were also injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data.
Sedans Collide at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A motorcycle and sedan collided at Pitkin Avenue and Strauss Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite unsafe speed and improper lane use. Streets left another body broken.
A deadly crash on Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds and engaged in improper lane usage. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but the force of the crash proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸SUV hit a man crossing Legion Street. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The driver and a passenger were also injured. Night fell heavy. The street stayed dangerous.
A station wagon SUV struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed Legion Street in a marked crosswalk at Livonia Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old female passenger were also injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data.
Sedans Collide at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A motorcycle and sedan collided at Pitkin Avenue and Strauss Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite unsafe speed and improper lane use. Streets left another body broken.
A deadly crash on Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds and engaged in improper lane usage. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but the force of the crash proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸SUV hit a man crossing Legion Street. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The driver and a passenger were also injured. Night fell heavy. The street stayed dangerous.
A station wagon SUV struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed Legion Street in a marked crosswalk at Livonia Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old female passenger were also injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data.
Sedans Collide at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A motorcycle and sedan collided at Pitkin Avenue and Strauss Street. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed. Police cite unsafe speed and improper lane use. Streets left another body broken.
A deadly crash on Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and killed. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speeds and engaged in improper lane usage. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but the force of the crash proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported.
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸SUV hit a man crossing Legion Street. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The driver and a passenger were also injured. Night fell heavy. The street stayed dangerous.
A station wagon SUV struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed Legion Street in a marked crosswalk at Livonia Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old female passenger were also injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data.
Sedans Collide at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV hit a man crossing Legion Street. The crash left him bruised and hurt. The driver and a passenger were also injured. Night fell heavy. The street stayed dangerous.
A station wagon SUV struck a 42-year-old man as he crossed Legion Street in a marked crosswalk at Livonia Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver, a 69-year-old man, and a 67-year-old female passenger were also injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data.
Sedans Collide at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
-
Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Two sedans crashed in Brownsville. One driver hurt her back. Metal twisted. Streets stayed open. No cause named. The city moved on.
Two sedans collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan suffered a back injury. Three others, including a 20-year-old male driver and two occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report does not name any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and others shaken, but the official record gives no reason for the collision.
Walker Supports City Liability in OffDuty Police Chase Lawsuit▸A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
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Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.
On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.
- Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge▸Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
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Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.
Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
Sedan Hits In-Line Skater on Rockaway Ave▸A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.
A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.
3Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision▸Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.
Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.
Sedan Slams SUV on East New York Avenue▸A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.
A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.
A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
Sedan and Taxi Collide on New Lots Avenue▸Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Sedan and taxi crashed at New Lots and Christopher. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and a taxi collided at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk on city streets when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.
A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn▸A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
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Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.
NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.
- Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
Pedestrian Suffers Arm Fracture on Pitkin Avenue▸A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A woman, 36, struck near 1729 Pitkin Ave. She emerged from behind a parked car. Her arm fractured. The street offered no safety. The car’s impact left her hurt and conscious.
A 36-year-old woman was injured as she crossed near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. She suffered a fractured arm and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.
A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
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