Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Clinton Hill?
Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Clinton Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Silence
A man tried to cross Washington Avenue at Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him and kept going. He died at the hospital. The driver did not stop. No one has been arrested. Police said it was the second fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn that week. Witnesses told police the driver of the Ford Explorer sped off without stopping.
In the last twelve months, one person died and four suffered serious injuries in Clinton Hill. There were 147 injuries from 246 crashes. The dead and wounded are not numbers. They are neighbors—people who crossed the street and did not come home.
Who Bears the Brunt
SUVs killed or seriously injured more pedestrians than any other vehicle in Clinton Hill. In the last three years, SUVs were involved in every pedestrian death. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes all left people hurt. No one is safe. Children, the elderly, and working people all show up in the numbers. The street does not care who you are.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
City leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws, like Sammy’s Law, that let the city lower speed limits. But the speed limit on most streets is still 25 mph. Cameras that catch speeders and red-light runners need Albany to keep them alive. The city has the power to lower speeds now. It has not used it. The silence is loud.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders who act or do not act. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets where people can cross and live. Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Brooklyn Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-17
- Hit-And-Run Kills Brooklyn Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-17
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
Other Representatives
District 57
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 35
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Clinton Hill Clinton Hill sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25, Brooklyn CB2.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Clinton Hill
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
72-Year-Old Passenger Injured in Brooklyn SUV Incident▸A 72-year-old woman suffered a head contusion while getting on or off a vehicle in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The crash happened near Clinton Avenue.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female occupant was injured while getting on or off a 2015 SUV in Brooklyn near Clinton Avenue. She sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was recorded. The injured passenger was positioned in the right rear seat. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the injured passenger.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on Washington Avenue▸A sedan hit a 44-year-old woman as she crossed Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was turning left. The woman stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman, was making a left turn. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of safety equipment or additional factors appears in the report.
James Supports Transparency and Accountability in NYPD Fatal Crashes▸An NYPD officer killed Ronald Smith on Eastern Parkway. Witnesses say the cop sped and ran a red. The NYPD hid details. The officer now sits on modified duty. Council Member Hudson demands firing. Investigations crawl. The city pays for silence.
On April 7, 2022, an NYPD officer fatally struck Ronald Smith, 53, on Eastern Parkway. The officer, accused of speeding and running a red light, was placed on modified duty. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the state Attorney General opened investigations. The NYPD refused to release crash details or the officer's name. Council Member Crystal Hudson issued a blistering statement demanding the officer's termination, not desk duty. The matter summary states, 'The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man...has been placed on modified duty.' The NYPD's lack of transparency is routine. Truths surface only after lawsuits. In 2020, vehicle crashes cost the city $142 million. Police settlements are a heavy burden. The system shields its own, leaving families to seek answers in court.
-
NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-04-15
SUV Turns Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
72-Year-Old Passenger Injured in Brooklyn SUV Incident▸A 72-year-old woman suffered a head contusion while getting on or off a vehicle in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The crash happened near Clinton Avenue.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female occupant was injured while getting on or off a 2015 SUV in Brooklyn near Clinton Avenue. She sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was recorded. The injured passenger was positioned in the right rear seat. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the injured passenger.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on Washington Avenue▸A sedan hit a 44-year-old woman as she crossed Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was turning left. The woman stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman, was making a left turn. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of safety equipment or additional factors appears in the report.
James Supports Transparency and Accountability in NYPD Fatal Crashes▸An NYPD officer killed Ronald Smith on Eastern Parkway. Witnesses say the cop sped and ran a red. The NYPD hid details. The officer now sits on modified duty. Council Member Hudson demands firing. Investigations crawl. The city pays for silence.
On April 7, 2022, an NYPD officer fatally struck Ronald Smith, 53, on Eastern Parkway. The officer, accused of speeding and running a red light, was placed on modified duty. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the state Attorney General opened investigations. The NYPD refused to release crash details or the officer's name. Council Member Crystal Hudson issued a blistering statement demanding the officer's termination, not desk duty. The matter summary states, 'The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man...has been placed on modified duty.' The NYPD's lack of transparency is routine. Truths surface only after lawsuits. In 2020, vehicle crashes cost the city $142 million. Police settlements are a heavy burden. The system shields its own, leaving families to seek answers in court.
-
NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-04-15
SUV Turns Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 72-year-old woman suffered a head contusion while getting on or off a vehicle in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The crash happened near Clinton Avenue.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old female occupant was injured while getting on or off a 2015 SUV in Brooklyn near Clinton Avenue. She sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling south and going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was recorded. The injured passenger was positioned in the right rear seat. The report does not indicate any fault or action by the injured passenger.
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on Washington Avenue▸A sedan hit a 44-year-old woman as she crossed Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was turning left. The woman stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman, was making a left turn. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of safety equipment or additional factors appears in the report.
James Supports Transparency and Accountability in NYPD Fatal Crashes▸An NYPD officer killed Ronald Smith on Eastern Parkway. Witnesses say the cop sped and ran a red. The NYPD hid details. The officer now sits on modified duty. Council Member Hudson demands firing. Investigations crawl. The city pays for silence.
On April 7, 2022, an NYPD officer fatally struck Ronald Smith, 53, on Eastern Parkway. The officer, accused of speeding and running a red light, was placed on modified duty. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the state Attorney General opened investigations. The NYPD refused to release crash details or the officer's name. Council Member Crystal Hudson issued a blistering statement demanding the officer's termination, not desk duty. The matter summary states, 'The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man...has been placed on modified duty.' The NYPD's lack of transparency is routine. Truths surface only after lawsuits. In 2020, vehicle crashes cost the city $142 million. Police settlements are a heavy burden. The system shields its own, leaving families to seek answers in court.
-
NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-04-15
SUV Turns Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A sedan hit a 44-year-old woman as she crossed Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was turning left. The woman stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Washington Avenue with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman, was making a left turn. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of safety equipment or additional factors appears in the report.
James Supports Transparency and Accountability in NYPD Fatal Crashes▸An NYPD officer killed Ronald Smith on Eastern Parkway. Witnesses say the cop sped and ran a red. The NYPD hid details. The officer now sits on modified duty. Council Member Hudson demands firing. Investigations crawl. The city pays for silence.
On April 7, 2022, an NYPD officer fatally struck Ronald Smith, 53, on Eastern Parkway. The officer, accused of speeding and running a red light, was placed on modified duty. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the state Attorney General opened investigations. The NYPD refused to release crash details or the officer's name. Council Member Crystal Hudson issued a blistering statement demanding the officer's termination, not desk duty. The matter summary states, 'The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man...has been placed on modified duty.' The NYPD's lack of transparency is routine. Truths surface only after lawsuits. In 2020, vehicle crashes cost the city $142 million. Police settlements are a heavy burden. The system shields its own, leaving families to seek answers in court.
-
NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-04-15
SUV Turns Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
An NYPD officer killed Ronald Smith on Eastern Parkway. Witnesses say the cop sped and ran a red. The NYPD hid details. The officer now sits on modified duty. Council Member Hudson demands firing. Investigations crawl. The city pays for silence.
On April 7, 2022, an NYPD officer fatally struck Ronald Smith, 53, on Eastern Parkway. The officer, accused of speeding and running a red light, was placed on modified duty. The Internal Affairs Bureau and the state Attorney General opened investigations. The NYPD refused to release crash details or the officer's name. Council Member Crystal Hudson issued a blistering statement demanding the officer's termination, not desk duty. The matter summary states, 'The police officer who was driving the NYPD vehicle that fatally struck a man...has been placed on modified duty.' The NYPD's lack of transparency is routine. Truths surface only after lawsuits. In 2020, vehicle crashes cost the city $142 million. Police settlements are a heavy burden. The system shields its own, leaving families to seek answers in court.
- NYPD Driver Who Killed Man on Eastern Parkway is Placed on Modified Duty, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-15
SUV Turns Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist▸A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and hit the cyclist traveling straight east on Lafayette Avenue. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV's left turn and point of impact on the cyclist's right side indicate a failure to yield or lookout error by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, and the cyclist remained conscious after the collision.
Taxi Strikes SUV at Brooklyn Intersection▸A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A taxi parked at the curb was struck on its right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi was parked when it was hit on the right rear quarter panel by a northbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' impact points: the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper.
SUV Hits Teen Bicyclist on Washington Avenue▸A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist suffered whole-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Dodge SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV was traveling north, and the bicyclist west, both going straight ahead before impact. The SUV hit the bike on its left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue▸A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
-
NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Nissan SUV, traveling southeast and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
E-Bike Hits Sedan Making U-Turn in Brooklyn▸An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
An e-bike rider struck the left front quarter panel of a sedan making a U-turn on Washington Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both vehicles traveled north.
According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike struck the sedan's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the U-turn maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
Letitia James Opposes Harmful NYPD Biased Traffic Enforcement▸NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
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NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-04
NYPD kept targeting Black and Latinx cyclists last year. Seventy-five percent of tickets hit them, though they make up half the city. Advocates say this policing is dangerous. Calls grow to shift enforcement from police to transportation officials.
On January 4, 2022, Streetsblog NYC reported that NYPD’s racial bias in ticketing cyclists continued through 2021. From January to September, 75 percent of tickets for cycling infractions went to Black and Latinx New Yorkers, despite these groups making up about half the city’s population and cycling public. The article quotes Wesley Caines of The Bronx Defenders, who compared this enforcement to stop-and-frisk, and Jackie Gosdigian of Brooklyn Defender Services, who called it 'racist Broken Windows policing.' Advocates urge the removal of NYPD from traffic enforcement, pushing for oversight by the Department of Transportation. A City Council bill to decriminalize jaywalking stalled in committee and awaits resubmission. The NYPD denies bias, but new rules will require them to log race and gender in stops. The ongoing pattern puts vulnerable road users at risk of police violence and systemic harm.
- NYPD’s Racial Bias in Ticketing Cyclists Continued Last Year, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-04