May 28 - A moped and SUV crashed on Broadway near Vernon Avenue. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction. The crash left one hurt and others shaken. Metal met metal. Danger lingered in the street.

A moped and a station wagon/SUV collided on Broadway at Vernon Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The 21-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering pain and trauma to his leg. Two occupants of the SUV, including the 25-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report states, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver errors. The impact left one person hurt and exposed the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.

NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26

May 24 - A woman walking outside the intersection was struck and killed by an SUV late at night on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The crash left her with fatal crush injuries. No driver errors were specified in the police report. The street stayed deadly and silent.

A 32-year-old woman was killed while walking on Marcus Garvey Boulevard near Van Buren Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when an SUV struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The crash involved a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling east and two parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's death is recorded as 'Apparent Death' with 'Crush Injuries.' No mention of helmet or signaling is included in the report. The data shows the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets, even late at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 24 - A cyclist struck on Broadway. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

A 31-year-old woman riding a bike was injured on Broadway at Marcus Garvey Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a cyclist and an unspecified vehicle. The cyclist suffered a contusion to her lower leg and was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No safety equipment was used by the cyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored and speed is unsafe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 24 - Two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Drivers and a child passenger were hurt. Police cite distraction and cell phone use. Metal twisted. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed silent after the impact.

Two sedans collided at 1090 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers and a child passenger suffered injuries. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained leg injuries. The other, a 24-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. A young child riding as a passenger was also hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors. The report notes that both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The force of the impact left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 22 - Two sedans met in Brooklyn. Metal struck metal. A woman, driving, took the worst of it. Her back and insides hurt. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect. No clear cause named. The danger remains.

Two sedans collided at 1545 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 49-year-old woman driving one sedan was injured, suffering back and internal injuries. Other occupants, including a 56-year-old front passenger and additional registrants, were listed but not reported as injured. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact left one driver hurt, while the system’s silence on cause leaves the risk unaddressed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 20 - A car struck Ruari Fay-Handebeaux in a Bushwick crosswalk. The impact hurled him across the intersection. He lay broken—fractured skull, pelvis, ankle. The driver fled. Fay-Handebeaux survived. Police search. The street remains unchanged. Danger lingers.

ABC7 reported on May 20, 2025, that Ruari Fay-Handebeaux, 32, was hit by a car while standing in a crosswalk at Wyckoff Avenue and Himrod Street in Bushwick. Video shows the driver striking Fay-Handebeaux and launching him 10 to 15 feet into the intersection, then fleeing the scene. Fay-Handebeaux suffered a fractured pelvis, broken ankle, skull fractures, and other injuries. As he told ABC7, "Broken ankle, broken humorous, bunch of fractures in my skull." The NYPD continues to search for the driver. The crash highlights the persistent risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections and the ongoing threat posed by hit-and-run drivers. Fay-Handebeaux’s friends called for justice and accountability. The intersection remains unchanged, leaving others exposed to similar danger.

• Hit-And-Run Launches Pedestrian In Bushwick, ABC7, Published 2025-05-20

May 17 - A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17

May 16 - A motorcycle slammed into SUVs on Park Ave. The rider’s leg broke. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal and bone twisted in the street.

A 27-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with multiple SUVs near 857 Park Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and several parked and moving SUVs. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 15 - Larry Maxwell crossed Sutter Avenue. A fleeing driver struck him. Maxwell fell hard. His son ran to his side. Paramedics rushed him to Brookdale Hospital. Maxwell died. The driver vanished. Cameras watched. No arrest. Family left with grief.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Sutter Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Maxwell was heading to a family cookout when a driver, fleeing another crash, struck him and left the scene. The article quotes Maxwell’s son, Larnce Vargas: “There are so many cameras. So why is he still at large?” Despite surveillance in the area, the driver remains unidentified. The incident highlights gaps in enforcement and the persistent danger for pedestrians, even near their homes. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee collisions and the limits of current city surveillance and response.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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

May 6 - A truck slammed into an SUV, struck a pole, and flipped on the BQE. The crash downed a pole and sparked a second collision. One person went to the hospital. Metal, glass, and chaos scattered across the expressway.

NY Daily News reported on May 6, 2025, that a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg, at 6:22 a.m. The truck hit the rear of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV, then struck a light pole and flipped onto its side. The impact downed the pole, which triggered another crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As the article notes, 'A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway.' One person was injured and taken to Woodhull Hospital. The sequence of collisions highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane expressways and the risks posed by large vehicles losing control. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the incident left debris and disruption in its wake.

• Truck Overturns, Injures One On BQE, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02