No One Dies—Everyone Bleeds: Flatbush Needs Action, Not Excuses

• Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others, amny, Published 2025-10-15

• Police search for driver accused of hitting 11-year-old riding scooter in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-10-14

• Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-06

• Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-05

• Tesla driver sought in deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-28

• Tesla driver mows down 32-year-old woman on bicycle in Brooklyn hit-and-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-27

• Truck driver kills woman in Brooklyn hit-and-run, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - Two westbound drivers collided on Belt Parkway. A 75-year-old rear passenger was listed with unspecified injuries. A 51-year-old woman driving a sedan reported back pain and whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Two westbound drivers in sedans collided on Belt Parkway. A 51-year-old woman at the wheel reported back pain and whiplash. A 75-year-old rear passenger and a 65-year-old male driver were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both drivers were going straight westbound before impact. The Toyota carried a driver and one passenger; the Mercedes carried one driver. Police noted front and left-side impact points in the records. No borough or cross street was listed. The report names driver behavior first. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as the cause on the sheet.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

• NYPD cop killed in fiery BQE hit-and-run survived earlier motorcycle crash: friend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.

• File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 24 - Two dead on Third Avenue. A hit-and-run. Leaders call for change. The city promised a fix. The street stays deadly. Demands grow. Blood stains the corridor. Action lags.

CBS New York (2025-07-24) reports Brooklyn leaders urge the city to redesign Third Avenue after a fatal hit-and-run killed two. The article states, "Traffic safety leaders are calling on New York City to keep its promise to redesign Brooklyn's Third Avenue corridor." The crash highlights ongoing danger and unmet city commitments. Driver fled the scene. Advocates press for swift redesign to prevent more deaths.

• Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 12 - Two men died on a Brooklyn street. A driver fled. Police caught him. Neighbors say cars speed here. The road stays dangerous. Lives end in seconds.

CBS New York reported on July 12, 2025, that two men died in a Brooklyn hit-and-run. Police took a suspect into custody. The article quotes neighbors: 'drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.' The crash highlights persistent danger on local streets and raises questions about enforcement and road design. No details on the victims were given. The focus remains on the deadly impact and the need for systemic change.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 11 - A speeding BMW struck two men crossing Third Ave. in Brooklyn before dawn. Both died. The driver fled. Police found the wrecked car on Staten Island. Charges followed. The street stayed deadly.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-11), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. under the Gowanus Expressway. The driver fled, leaving the scene. Police later found the damaged car in Staten Island and arrested 23-year-old Juventino Anastacio Florentino, charging him with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The article notes, 'Video reviewed by the News shows a horrific scene as the bodies of both men were sent flying by the impact.' The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians on wide, fast city streets and underscores the lethal consequences of driver recklessness and insufficient street protections.

• BMW Driver Kills Two Crossing Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 8 - A moped struck a 90-year-old crossing Avenue U. Blood on the street. The rider sped off. The man now fights for life in a Brooklyn hospital. Police hunt for the masked driver.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-08), a 90-year-old man was critically injured when a moped rider hit him at Avenue U and E. 14th St. in Brooklyn. The rider fled the scene. An eyewitness said, "He was laid out on the floor. His head was wide open." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the masked rider. The article notes, "He hit the guy and he left." The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-runs and the challenge of tracking unregistered or masked moped operators on city streets.

• Moped Rider Hits Elderly Man, Flees, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 6 - A red Dodge Charger struck Pasqual Taiquin as he crossed New Utrecht Ave. The driver fled. Taiquin died after eight days on life support. His son watched it all. The car never stopped.

NY Daily News (2025-07-06) reports Pasqual Taiquin, 42, was killed crossing New Utrecht Ave. in Brooklyn when a red Dodge Charger hit him and fled. His son, Henry, witnessed the crash. Police arrested Christian Gonzalez, 21, seven blocks away. Charges include leaving the scene and unsafe lane changes. The article quotes Henry: "He didn't stop. He just kept going." Taiquin died after eight days in the hospital. Upgraded charges are expected. The case highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run driving and failures in street safety enforcement.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-06

Jul 4 - A man walked Brownsville streets. A car struck him. The driver fled. First responders rushed the victim to Brookdale Hospital. He died. Police search for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on July 4, 2025, that a driver hit a 36-year-old man walking near East New York Avenue and Broadway in Brownsville, Brooklyn, then left the scene. The NYPD said the driver "struck a 36-year-old man walking on the road and kept going." The victim died at Brookdale University Hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and safer street design.

• Driver Flees After Brownsville Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-07-04