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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 67
▸ Contusion/Bruise 121
▸ Abrasion 88
▸ Pain/Nausea 39
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.
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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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Afternoons on Marcus Garvey, sirens on repeat
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
Just after Oct 10 at Kosciuszko Street and Lewis Avenue, a driver in a Ford sedan hit a person walking in the intersection. Police recorded the person as injured. NYC Open Data
They are one of 1,875 people injured on the streets of Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East) since Jan 1, 2022; 7 people were killed in that span. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Oct 10 at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and MacDonough Street, a driver turning left in a Jeep hit a 13‑year‑old who was crossing with the signal; police cited driver distraction. NYC Open Data
- Oct 6 at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Halsey Street, a pickup driver turning left injured a 17‑year‑old; police recorded driver distraction. NYC Open Data
- Oct 2 near Lewis Avenue, a taxi driver going straight injured a 66‑year‑old. Police cited distraction. NYC Open Data
The afternoon hurts here
Since 2022, injuries stack up in the mid‑day and after‑school hours, with the 2 PM and 3 PM hours among the worst. NYC Open Data
Police most often record causes we can address: driver inattention, failure to yield, and drivers blowing signals. NYC Open Data
Broadway and Marcus Garvey Boulevard stand out in the data as repeat trouble spots. NYC Open Data
This year isn’t letting up
In the past year, this area saw 3 deaths and 497 injuries. NYC Open Data
Year‑to‑date, there have been 619 crashes, 3 deaths, and 377 injuries, compared with 645 crashes, 1 death, and 343 injuries at this point last year. NYC Open Data
Fix the corners; slow the turns
The records name turning drivers again and again. Hardened turns and daylighting at Marcus Garvey’s crossings, with automated enforcement, would cut that risk. The Council already has a bill to ban parking near crosswalks citywide; Council Member Chi Ossé is a co‑sponsor. Council bill summary
DOT has stalled on promised protection elsewhere, like Bedford Avenue. Ossé called that delay “unacceptable.” Streetsblog
Slow every street; stop the worst speeders
Citywide tools can backstop local fixes. Lowering default speeds under Sammy’s Law is on the table; so is the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require speed‑limiters for repeat offenders. State Sen. Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee. Open States
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman voted yes to extend school speed zones last year. Will she also back the Assembly version that reins in repeat speeders? Open States
The week began with a child in the crosswalk and a pickup turning left. It ended the same way it started: another person down in the intersection. If you want that to change, act. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened this week in Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East)?
▸ How bad is the long‑term pattern here?
▸ Where are the repeat danger points?
▸ What policy changes could help now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Council Member Chi Ossé Blasts DOT For Delaying — And Maybe Killing — Bedford Ave Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-02
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56
Council Member Chi A. Ossé
District 36
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
▸ Other Geographies
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 81, District 36, AD 56, SD 25, Brooklyn CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bedford-Stuyvesant (East)
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Driver hits pedestrian at Willoughby▸Aug 29 - Southbound driver on Marcus Garvey cut through Willoughby and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She went down. Leg scraped. The car’s left front bumper took her. Distraction did the rest in the dark Brooklyn night.
A southbound driver on Marcus Garvey Blvd struck a 23-year-old woman at Willoughby Ave, injuring her leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle was going straight and hit with the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors to the pedestrian are reported beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 29 - Southbound driver on Marcus Garvey cut through Willoughby and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She went down. Leg scraped. The car’s left front bumper took her. Distraction did the rest in the dark Brooklyn night.
A southbound driver on Marcus Garvey Blvd struck a 23-year-old woman at Willoughby Ave, injuring her leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle was going straight and hit with the left front bumper. The pedestrian was at the intersection. The listed driver error is Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors to the pedestrian are reported beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed SUV plows parked cars▸Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 25 - An unlicensed driver hit parked cars on Patchen and Halsey. Metal screamed. Airbag blew. A woman driver was hurt. Two passengers listed. Alcohol flagged. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, cars stacked and scarred.
An SUV traveling straight on Patchen Avenue at Halsey Street struck multiple parked vehicles. One female driver, 32, suffered an arm contusion. Two male passengers, 31, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” The data also show the striking driver was unlicensed. These are driver errors that endanger everyone on the street. Parked vehicles—a Mercedes SUV, a Ford sedan, and an Audi SUV—show left‑side and rear damage, consistent with a frontal hit by the moving Mercedes SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded as injured in this crash.
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Pickup Turns Left, Hits Crossing Woman▸Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 20 - A pickup turning left on Ralph Ave hit a 56-year-old woman at Gates Ave. She suffered shoulder and arm contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a northbound pickup truck making a left turn from Ralph Ave at Gates Ave struck a 56-year-old woman. The pickup hit her with its left front bumper. The woman suffered a shoulder and upper-arm contusion and was listed in shock and injured. The report states the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle is a 2023 Chevrolet pickup registered in NC. The report also records that the driver and an occupant had unspecified injuries and lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors.
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Left-turning SUV hits parked SUV▸Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 20 - Atlantic Avenue, Crown Heights. A left-turning SUV struck a parked SUV. The driver was hurt. Metal scraped. Sirens came. Streets stayed loud.
A westbound Nissan SUV making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Nissan SUV. One person—the female driver of the turning SUV—sustained facial abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Physical Disability.” The data show the moving vehicle was turning left into a parked car, a basic failure of control and attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved. No other contributing factors were listed beyond “Physical Disability.”
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SUV Entering Park Spot Ejects Cyclist▸Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 18 - A southbound SUV entered a parked position and struck a southbound cyclist on Ralph Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered an arm injury and contusion. Police listed Other Vehicular as a contributing factor.
A southbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a southbound bicyclist on Ralph Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an elbow/lower arm injury and a contusion. "According to the police report," the crash involved a "Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle" and a "Bike," with contributing factor listed as "Other Vehicular." The SUV’s point of impact was the right front bumper. The bike’s point of impact and damage was the center front end. Police recorded the driver’s pre-crash action as "Entering Parked Position." The bicyclist wore a helmet, noted in the report after the driver’s actions.
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SUV turns left, strikes northbound cyclist▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
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Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 14 - An SUV cut left on Lexington and hit a northbound cyclist on Lewis. The rider went down hard. Hip and leg torn. Police cite inattention and tailgating. The bike’s front took the blow. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A cyclist riding north on Lewis Avenue collided with a left-turning SUV at Lexington Avenue. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data also lists “Following Too Closely.” The SUV was making a left turn; the bike was going straight ahead when its center front struck, and the SUV sustained impact to its left side doors. Records show the cyclist was unlicensed, which is irrelevant to fault for a bike rider. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV Driver Fails to Yield on Marcus Garvey▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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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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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Marcus Garvey Blvd and struck a 32-year-old woman. She suffered a chest contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver distraction and failure to yield.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Willoughby Ave and struck a 32-year-old woman pedestrian. She was injured with a chest contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New York. The account is limited to police findings and recorded contributing factors.
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SUV hits woman crossing with signal▸Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
2
Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
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Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
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Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
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Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 4 - An SUV rolled west on Myrtle and struck a woman crossing with the light at Broadway. She went down, bruised and hurt. The driver was distracted. Street churned. Sirens followed.
A westbound SUV on Myrtle Avenue at Broadway struck a 29‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a lower‑leg contusion and was listed as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver, a 43‑year‑old man, was going straight ahead and his vehicle showed right‑front impact. Police also list driver inattention as the contributing factor for occupants. The pedestrian was at the intersection and crossing with the signal, which the report notes after the driver error. This crash shows a driver failing to pay attention and a person on foot bearing the harm.
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Two Westbound Drivers Collide on Fulton, Passengers Hurt▸Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
31
Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
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SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 2 - Two drivers in sedans collided westbound on Fulton at Albany. Three hurt. Passengers took the worst of it. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal buckled. Sirens cut the block.
Two drivers in sedans collided while going west on Fulton Street at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three people. A 42-year-old male driver reported chest pain and whiplash. An 18-year-old female passenger and a 20-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" were the contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. Both cars showed front-end damage. No other contributing factors were recorded. The harm fell on the people inside, especially the passengers.
2
Driver Kills Man Crossing Broadway at Suydam▸Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
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Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 2 - A driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam in Brooklyn. The impact crushed his body. He died there. Police listed no driver errors. Vehicle type and driver details were not recorded.
A driver hit and killed a 47-year-old man crossing Broadway at Suydam Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was killed. Police listed no contributing factors or driver errors in the dataset. The vehicle type, travel direction, and driver details were not recorded. The crash location is within the 81st Precinct area. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned in the report. The record identifies the victim as a pedestrian at an intersection. Beyond that, the data give no cause.
1
Unlicensed Driver Hits Cyclist on Patchen Ave▸Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
31
Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Aug 1 - The driver of an unlicensed SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist on Patchen Ave near Macon St. The rider was ejected, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Pedestrian/Bicyclist Error.
The driver of an SUV hit a 21-year-old woman riding a bicycle southbound on Patchen Ave near Macon St and the rider was ejected and injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations and shock. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as contributing factors. The SUV sustained right front bumper damage at the point of impact; the bicycle showed center back end damage. The report notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The crash left the bicyclist injured and in shock.
31
Cyclist Hits Parked BMW on Ralph Ave▸Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 31 - A 47-year-old man on a bike struck a parked BMW on Ralph Ave. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not cite any driver errors.
A 47-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked BMW sedan on Ralph Ave. "According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when he struck the left side doors of the parked car." The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not list specific driver errors or failures. The bike showed damage to the right front quarter panel and the parked sedan had damage to its left side doors. No other injuries were reported in the report.
29
Moped Driver Ejected Strikes Parked Sedan▸Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
26
Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 29 - The driver of a moped struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Putnam Ave. The 23-year-old rider was ejected, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience.
The driver of a moped, traveling west on Putnam Ave, struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The 23-year-old moped driver was ejected, was semiconscious, and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The report lists the moped's point of impact as the left front bumper and the sedan's damage at the right rear quarter panel. Police noted the moped driver wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the parked sedan.
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Distracted driver injures cyclist on Stuyvesant▸Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 26 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist at Stuyvesant Ave and Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man suffered a hip injury and bruising. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A driver in a southbound sedan on Stuyvesant Ave hit a man on a bike at Chauncey St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 52, was conscious and suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police documented impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end. Both were recorded as going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist.
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton▸Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.
On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street▸Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
-
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
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
Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave▸Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
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Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 15 - The city plans to rip out protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue. Cyclists vow legal action if injuries follow. Over 200 sign a pledge. The mayor moves ahead, ignoring proven safety gains.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-15) reports Brooklyn cyclists pledged to sue if the city removes protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue and injuries result. Over 200 signed a pledge after Mayor Adams decided to strip three blocks of protection, despite city data showing the lanes made the street 'dramatically safer.' The move follows a court ruling allowing the change. City Hall claims the redesign addresses 'serious safety concerns.' Legal precedent (Turturro v. City of New York) could hold the city liable for knowingly making streets less safe. Advocates see the decision as political, not safety-driven.
- Cyclists Threaten Lawsuit Over Bedford Ave, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
13
Rear-End on Marcus Garvey Injures Driver▸Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 13 - A southbound sedan rear-ended another southbound sedan on Marcus Garvey at Kosciuszko. A 29-year-old woman driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.
Two southbound sedans collided on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Kosciuszko St when the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan hit the center back end of a 2017 Toyota sedan. A 29-year-old woman, the driver of the struck vehicle, suffered back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The report lists driver errors as primary factors and notes an occupant contributing factor of "Outside Car Distraction." Other occupants reported no injuries.
12
Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry▸Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-12
Jul 12 - A speeding car struck two men at dawn in Sunset Park. One pulled a cart. One walked with a cane. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police tracked the suspect to Staten Island.
ABC7 reported on July 12, 2025, that Juventino Anastacio Florentino, 23, was arraigned after a hit-and-run killed Faqiu Lin, 59, and Kex Un Chen, 80, at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. Florentino faces charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. Police used video and car debris to find the suspect. City Harvest said the victims "may have been on their way to our Mobile Market simply trying to access food." The crash highlights the danger for pedestrians near busy food distribution sites.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12