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 5
▸ Concussion 11
▸ Whiplash 63
▸ Contusion/Bruise 111
▸ Abrasion 82
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Broadway takes five lives. The fixes still wait.
Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Broadway takes five lives. The fixes still wait.
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Dead on the corner, again
- Since 2023, five pedestrians were killed in Bedford‑Stuyvesant (East). Another died as an occupant. More than 1,400 were hurt. SUVs and cars did most of it. Data here.
- Broadway is the worst corridor. It tops the chart for injuries and deaths here. So does Marcus Garvey Boulevard. See the city’s counts for BROADWAY and MARCUS GARVEY BLVD.
- Night is cruel. Injuries pile up after dark, and deaths spike at 3–4 a.m. and 11 p.m. Open Data shows the hourly pattern.
Names we don’t know, damage we do
- A 47‑year‑old man was struck and dragged more than 50 feet at Broadway and Suydam just before 4 a.m. Police said the driver fled. They asked for tips. “Police were looking … for the driver … dragged more than 50 feet,” Gothamist reported. “A driver struck and killed … then left the scene,” the Daily News wrote.
- At Myrtle and Broadway, a 63‑year‑old man was hit in 2024. He died. The city file lists driver distraction. Open Data record.
- At Flushing and Broadway in 2023, a driver failed to yield and killed a 68‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Open Data record.
What the numbers say
- Pedestrians bear the brunt: five dead, 303 hurt here since 2022. Cyclists: 161 hurt. City dataset.
- SUVs show up again and again in pedestrian harm in this area. Rollup details.
- Top listed factors: inattention, failure to yield, disregard for signals. Speed shows in the death files too. Local factors.
Promises and the pause button
- On Bedford Avenue, the protected lane drag went public in 2023. Council Member Chi Ossé called the delay “unacceptable,” pressing DOT for a date. Coverage here. The lane still matters. Cyclists are getting hit.
- Albany moved on speeders this year. State Sen. Jabari Brisport backed a bill to force repeat violators to use speed‑limiting tech. He co‑sponsored and voted yes in committee. Bill file S 4045.
What would stop the next one
- Daylight the crossings on Broadway and Marcus Garvey. Pull parking from corners. Harden the turns. Give walkers head starts. Target late‑night speed on the corridor. The data points to repeat hotspots. Top intersections.
- Citywide, drop the default speed. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set lower limits now. Use it. Our call to action explains how to press City Hall and DOT. Take action.
- Stop the worst repeat drivers. The Senate bill to require intelligent speed assistance for habitual violators is moving. Constituents can push it over the line. S 4045 details.
Voices on the record
- “A driver struck and killed a 47‑year‑old pedestrian … then left the scene,” police told the Daily News.
- “Police were looking … for the driver … dragged more than 50 feet,” Gothamist reported.
- “The Bedford Avenue bike lane has been unacceptably dangerous … The delay is unacceptable,” Ossé pressed DOT.
The ask
- Lower speeds. Fix the corners. Rein in repeat speeders. Start now. One call today matters. Here’s how.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (Bed‑Stuy East slice via site analysis) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-04
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Council Member Chi Ossé Blasts DOT For Delaying — And Maybe Killing — Bedford Ave Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-02
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
District 56
1368 Fulton St. 3rd Floor, NW, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Room 553, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 36
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ 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)
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Patchen Avenue▸May 14 - Two cars crashed at Patchen and Hancock. Three adults hurt. Children shaken. Police cite traffic control ignored. Steel and glass, pain and fear, all in a Brooklyn afternoon.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Patchen Avenue and Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Three adults suffered injuries, including head, neck, and arm trauma. Several children, ages 6 to 8, were passengers; their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
13
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Throop Avenue▸May 13 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and blood on the street. Police cited confusion as a factor.
A sedan and a bike collided at 299 Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and a leg wound. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants, including a child passenger. The crash highlights the danger cyclists face on city streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
- Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Patchen Avenue▸May 14 - Two cars crashed at Patchen and Hancock. Three adults hurt. Children shaken. Police cite traffic control ignored. Steel and glass, pain and fear, all in a Brooklyn afternoon.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Patchen Avenue and Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Three adults suffered injuries, including head, neck, and arm trauma. Several children, ages 6 to 8, were passengers; their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
13
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Throop Avenue▸May 13 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and blood on the street. Police cited confusion as a factor.
A sedan and a bike collided at 299 Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and a leg wound. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants, including a child passenger. The crash highlights the danger cyclists face on city streets.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 14 - Two cars crashed at Patchen and Hancock. Three adults hurt. Children shaken. Police cite traffic control ignored. Steel and glass, pain and fear, all in a Brooklyn afternoon.
A sedan and an SUV collided at Patchen Avenue and Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Three adults suffered injuries, including head, neck, and arm trauma. Several children, ages 6 to 8, were passengers; their injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
13
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Throop Avenue▸May 13 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and blood on the street. Police cited confusion as a factor.
A sedan and a bike collided at 299 Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and a leg wound. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants, including a child passenger. The crash highlights the danger cyclists face on city streets.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
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City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 13 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and blood on the street. Police cited confusion as a factor.
A sedan and a bike collided at 299 Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and a leg wound. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants, including a child passenger. The crash highlights the danger cyclists face on city streets.
12
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor▸May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
-
City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-05-12
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 12 - Five killed. Forty badly hurt. Conduit Avenue runs fast and bare. No signals. No safe crossings. City now calls in neighbors. Promises change. Workshops open. Danger remains until streets change.
Gothamist reported on May 12, 2025, that the city will redesign Conduit Avenue, a three-mile stretch in Brooklyn and Queens where 'more than 40 serious injuries and five deaths' have occurred in five years. The corridor lacks basic pedestrian infrastructure and has 'long stretches without signalized crossings,' which encourages highway-speed driving through residential areas. The Department of Transportation is launching community workshops and an online feedback map to gather public input. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk.' The redesign aims to address systemic dangers and create safer, more connected streets.
- City Plans Overhaul Of Conduit Corridor, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-12
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
7
Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
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Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
- NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08
7
Motorcyclist Fractures Arm in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 7 - A speeding unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into a parked vehicle on Dekalb Ave. He broke his arm. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed fueled the crash.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed into a parked vehicle at 918 Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. Aggressive driving and road rage were also listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the parked vehicle while changing lanes. No other injuries were reported.
6
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Dekalb Avenue▸May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 6 - SUV hit e-bike at Dekalb and Malcolm X. Cyclist thrown, head injured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets left another body broken.
An SUV and an e-bike collided at Dekalb Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The SUV's left front quarter panel took the impact. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.
6
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Herkimer▸May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 6 - A taxi hit a man crossing Herkimer Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed quiet. The danger was not.
A taxi struck a 58-year-old man as he crossed Herkimer Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, walking in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections when drivers do not yield.
6S 4804
Brisport votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
-
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
5
Sedans Collide at Stuyvesant and Macon, Two Hurt▸May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
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Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 5 - Two sedans crashed at Stuyvesant and Macon. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield by both. Metal twisted. Neck and back pain. Brooklyn street, afternoon light. System failed. Lives changed.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of Stuyvesant Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, suffered injuries—one to the back, the other to the neck. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way. The crash left both vehicles damaged and both drivers hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers.
4
EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave▸May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
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EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 4 - A volunteer EMT hit a 19-year-old crossing McDonald Avenue. The crash happened at night. Lights and sirens blared. The young man suffered severe head trauma. Medics rushed him to the hospital. The driver stayed. Police are investigating.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-04), a Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at McDonald Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn around 1:20 a.m. The article states, “The 39-year-old driver was behind the wheel of a smart car for the ambulance service, going north on McDonald Ave., lights and sirens on, when he struck the pedestrian as he was crossing.” The pedestrian suffered critical head injuries and was transported to Maimonides Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. Police are investigating the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians, even when emergency vehicles are present. No charges have been filed as of publication.
- EMT Strikes Pedestrian On McDonald Ave, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-04
1Int 0193-2024
Mealy votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
1Int 0193-2024
Ossé votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
30
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
-
Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a roadblock. The car veered toward officers. One fired. The driver, struck, crashed again and died at the hospital. The chase ended in Starrett City. No officers or passengers were reported hurt.
Gothamist reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a man driving a stolen Porsche after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the driver, spotted near Brighton Beach, "maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle." When the driver "veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him," an officer fired, striking the driver. The car continued another mile before crashing again. The driver died at Brookdale Hospital. The incident was captured on police body cameras. Officers were treated at local hospitals but not injured. The article notes this was the fourth fatal police shooting by NYPD in 2025. The event highlights risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles near roadblocks.
- Police Shoot Driver After Parkway Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-30
24
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
21
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.
According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch, New York Post, Published 2025-04-24
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
-
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
21
SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
- Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23
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SUV Collision on Malcolm X Blvd Injures Two▸Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 21 - Two drivers hurt when SUVs collide on Malcolm X Blvd. Impact hits hard. Police cite illness as a factor. Streets run with risk. Metal crushes. People bleed.
Two SUVs crashed on Malcolm X Blvd at Pulaski St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two drivers, a 34-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were injured. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the main impact to the left side doors and center front end. Police list 'Illness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the injured drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist on Halsey Street▸Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 21 - An SUV hit a cyclist on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were moving straight. The crash left the cyclist in pain.
A cyclist riding east on Halsey Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV also traveling east. The cyclist, a 57-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were specified in the data. The police report did not mention helmet use or signaling.
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SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal on Broadway▸Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
Apr 16 - A young woman crossing Broadway with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. She suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction.
A 20-year-old woman was injured while crossing Broadway at Melrose Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Honda SUV, turning left, struck her. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.