About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 4
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 8
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 29
▸ Contusion/Bruise 70
▸ Abrasion 60
▸ Pain/Nausea 21
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Williamsburg Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall, Children Pay
Williamsburg: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Bone
In Williamsburg, the street does not forgive. Since 2022, three people have died and 860 have been injured in crashes. Thirteen of those injuries were serious. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. Forty-nine children have been hurt. Some never made it to school. Some never made it home.
Last month, a cyclist was left with a bleeding head after a car struck him on Kent Avenue. Days before, two teenagers on bikes were cut down by a sedan on Driggs Avenue. The crash report lists the cause: “Driver Inattention/Distraction. Unsafe Speed.” No one writes what the parents saw. No one lists the sound the bike made when it hit the ground.
The Voices That Remain
The pain does not fade. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. The words are plain. The loss is not.
A relative tried to explain the unexplainable: “It was just a freak accident. Nothing intentional. I know that he loved her. He loved her dearly. He’d do anything for her, and she would do the same for him.” The quote stands alone.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The numbers climb. Local leaders have not stood still. Assembly Member Emily Gallagher has sponsored bills to curb repeat speeding and mandate speed limiters for the worst offenders. She has voted to extend school speed zones and spoken out for safer street redesigns. State Senator Kristen Gonzalez has co-sponsored bills for speed limiters and automated bike lane enforcement. These are steps, not finish lines.
But the street is still hungry. Most injuries come from cars and SUVs. Speed and distraction are not rare. They are the rule. The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has not used it everywhere it can. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. The street will not wait. Neither should you.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-21
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- Greenpoint Lawmaker: ‘Opposition to McGuinness Redesign is About Fear, Bad Faith and Control’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-15
- DOT Stands By Astoria Bike Lane Plan Despite Foes’ ‘Childish’ Outbursts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-20
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- 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
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
District 50
685A Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
Room 441, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 34
244 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-3141
250 Broadway, Suite 1747, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7095
District 59
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Williamsburg Williamsburg sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 94, District 34, AD 50, SD 59, Brooklyn CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Williamsburg
8
Kristen Gonzalez Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
"At the meeting, Gutiérrez showed strong support for the redesign initiative. 'Every single death that we have experienced since I took office just two years ago, and before that, is 100 percentable preventable. We as a city are not moving fast enough to achieve Vision Zero. We are not moving with urgency.'" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
-
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
4
Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
7
Gallagher Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
-
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Gutiérrez Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
"At the meeting, Gutiérrez showed strong support for the redesign initiative. 'Every single death that we have experienced since I took office just two years ago, and before that, is 100 percentable preventable. We as a city are not moving fast enough to achieve Vision Zero. We are not moving with urgency.'" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
-
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
-
Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
4
Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Gutiérrez Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
"At the meeting, Gutiérrez showed strong support for the redesign initiative. 'Every single death that we have experienced since I took office just two years ago, and before that, is 100 percentable preventable. We as a city are not moving fast enough to achieve Vision Zero. We are not moving with urgency.'" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
7
Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
"At the meeting, Gutiérrez showed strong support for the redesign initiative. 'Every single death that we have experienced since I took office just two years ago, and before that, is 100 percentable preventable. We as a city are not moving fast enough to achieve Vision Zero. We are not moving with urgency.'" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Salazar Backs Safety‑Boosting Morgan Avenue Redesign Push▸Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
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Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-07
4
Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
4
Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 7 - Another pedestrian killed on Morgan Avenue. Three deaths in three years. Advocates rally. City stalls. No redesign. The street stays deadly. The call for change grows louder.
On August 7, 2025, Sophia Lebowitz and street safety advocates renewed demands for a Morgan Avenue redesign after a third pedestrian death in three years. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'renewing calls from advocates for the city to redesign the dangerous street.' Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, State Sen. Julia Salazar, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher back the push. Advocates want a protected bike lane, mid-block crossings, and safer loading zones. Despite meetings and official letters, the city has not acted. The safety analyst notes: advocacy alone brings no immediate safety change, but it could spark future improvements. The danger remains until the city moves.
- Three Years, Three Deaths: Advocates Want DOT To Make Morgan Avenue Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-07
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Sedan driver pulls from parking, hits scooter▸Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 4 - A driver of a sedan pulled from parking and hit a standing scooter on N 5th. The 30-year-old woman rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded failure to yield.
A driver of a sedan starting from a parking position struck a standing scooter at 150 N 5 St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with a reported concussion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle records show the scooter was going straight and the sedan was beginning to pull out; the car's right front bumper hit the scooter's center front. Police listed the rider as conscious after the crash. The report attributes the crash to driver error: failure to yield.
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Restler Faults Private Owner Over Safety Undermining Awning Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
- ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Cyclist Turning on Union Ave▸Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Aug 3 - The driver of a sedan struck a 32-year-old man on a bicycle as he made a left turn on Union Ave at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries and abrasions. Police noted turning errors and limited view.
The driver of a sedan was traveling south on Union Ave when the sedan's left front bumper struck a 32-year-old male cyclist who was making a left turn northbound at Stagg St. The cyclist was ejected and suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The report also cites 'View Obstructed/Limited.' Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan's left front bumper and listed the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
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SUV Driver Turns Right, Hits Cyclist on Union▸Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
24
SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 29 - Driver of an SUV turned right from Union Avenue onto Hope Street and hit a southbound cyclist. Rider was ejected and bruised in the lower leg. Brooklyn, 3:45 p.m. Police recorded an improper turn by the driver.
A driver in an SUV turned right from southbound Union Avenue onto Hope Street in Brooklyn and hit a 35-year-old cyclist who was going straight south. The rider was ejected and suffered a contusion to the lower leg. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was “Turning Improperly” when the crash occurred. The report lists “Turning Improperly” as a driver error. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash time was 3:45 p.m., ZIP code 11211, in the 90th Precinct. The SUV showed no damage in the report.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision▸Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
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Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.
- Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25
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SUV Driver Hits 15-Year-Old on E-Bike▸Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 24 - The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose in Brooklyn. The boy was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV hit a 15‑year‑old boy riding an e‑bike at Union Ave and Montrose Ave in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and suffered trauma to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist were recorded as going straight when the collision occurred. The SUV showed no damage; the e‑bike sustained left‑front damage at the point of impact. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the motorist and also for the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the rider.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸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.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
19
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
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
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown▸Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
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Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
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Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 22 - A driver tore through Midtown, smashing cars and fleeing police. Metal scraped. Horns blared. The chase ended at Lexington and 50th. Police drew guns. The driver was arrested. Streets bore the scars.
According to ABC7 (2025-07-22), a driver struck multiple vehicles—including a police cruiser—while fleeing police through Midtown Manhattan. The pursuit began after a hit at Park Ave and ended at 50th and Lexington. The suspect, Jose Foster, faces charges including assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. Witness Martina Minor said, "It felt like he was scratching like big noise and I was honking like stop and he kept doing it." The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases in dense city streets, with property damage and potential harm to bystanders.
- Police Chase Wrecks Cars In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-22
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Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Passenger on Roebling▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 19 - A sedan struck trouble on Roebling Street. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan traveling west on Roebling Street in Brooklyn crashed, injuring a passenger with a head wound. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the listed cause. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was conscious and suffered an abrasion. The passenger, also 25, was hurt. The crash damaged the car's right front bumper. Police flagged driver distraction as the key factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
18
SUV Turns Left Into Cyclist on Kent Ave▸Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The 36-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries; he remained conscious and complained of an abrasion.
The driver of an SUV turned left on Kent Avenue and hit a southbound cyclist at North 7th Street. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and reported an abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. Police recorded the bicycle’s point of impact as the center front end and that the cyclist was going straight. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet and that officers recorded no damage to the SUV.
18
Driver in SUV Hurt After Improper Lane Use▸Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 18 - The driver of a GMC SUV on S 4 St at Roebling was injured when the SUV’s center front took the impact. A 44-year-old woman complained of whiplash and whole-body pain. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by a driver.
A crash on S 4 St at Roebling left a 44-year-old woman driving a 2024 GMC SUV injured. She complained of whiplash and pain across her body. According to the police report, the cause was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Police recorded that driver error. The SUV sustained center-front damage. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed in the report and were not reported as injured. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
15
Distracted Taxi Driver Injures Rear Passenger▸Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 15 - The driver of a taxi on Kent Ave lost focus and crashed. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, the driver of a taxi traveling north on Kent Ave was credited with "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's center front end took the impact. A 28-year-old female rear passenger was injured, conscious, not ejected, and complained of whiplash with a neck injury. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The taxi showed center-front damage and carried two occupants; no other injuries to the driver or other occupant were reported in the data.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸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.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
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
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E-bike Rider Partially Ejected on Manhattan Ave▸Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.
Jul 13 - A driver in a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St. The 29-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. Police cited defective pavement as a contributing factor.
The driver of a sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider traveling north on Manhattan Ave at Leonard St in Brooklyn. The rider, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" contributed to the collision. The sedan's left-front bumper made contact with the e-bike's right-front bumper; both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead pre-crash. No driver errors were listed in the police data. Vehicle damage was recorded as center front end on the sedan and right front bumper on the e-bike.