Bushwick Bleeds: City Stalls, People Die

A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

A 17-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan turning right struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Irving Avenue was making a right turn near Stanhope Street at 11:59 AM when it struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right-of-way, highlighting the driver's errors as the primary cause of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The driver’s right front bumper impacted the victim.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not list any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Dekalb Avenue collided with a parked vehicle. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting risks from distracted driving in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan. The parked vehicle was stationary, with no occupants or driver present. The moving vehicle's driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness during the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked vehicle, causing damage primarily to the left front bumper of the moving car and the right rear bumper of the parked car. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:55 PM. A 37-year-old male bicyclist, traveling southbound straight ahead, was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries, including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, though the vehicle sustained no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with no noted license issues. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver fell asleep behind the wheel, triggering a chain collision involving multiple SUVs on Wilson Avenue. The impact injured a 42-year-old male driver, who suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cite improper lane usage and driver fatigue as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:41. The primary contributing factors were 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and the driver 'Fell Asleep.' The collision involved multiple Station Wagons/SUVs, with one driver sustaining injuries described as 'Entire Body' trauma and emotional shock. The injured driver, a 42-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors, specifically fatigue leading to falling asleep and improper lane changes, as the cause of the crash. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling northwest struck a parked sedan on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. The solo rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northwest when he collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary, facing north, with no occupants inside. The motorcycle driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No damage was noted on the motorcycle, while the sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and inexperienced vehicle operators, with no fault attributed to the parked vehicle or its absence of occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.

A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765517, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761439, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by a sedan on Hart Street near Evergreen Avenue. Thrown, crushed against a parked car. Head trauma. He died there. The driver disregarded traffic control, according to the police report.

A 26-year-old e-bike rider was killed on Hart Street near Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan struck him, according to the police report. The report states the collision occurred at 2:48 a.m. The e-bike rider was thrown and crushed against a parked car, suffering fatal head trauma. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The sedan's driver failed to obey traffic controls, leading directly to the deadly impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was ejected and died at the scene. The crash involved two sedans—one moving, one parked—and an e-bike. The focus remains on the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control, which proved fatal for the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi driver’s improper turn struck a northbound e-bike rider on Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and lower leg injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in a busy corridor.

According to the police report, at 9:38 AM on Stockholm Street near Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn, a taxi driver turned improperly while parked, striking a northbound e-bike rider. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing pads, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver’s part. The taxi’s right side doors bore damage from the impact with the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3), and he remained conscious after the crash. The report also notes some confusion or error on the bicyclist’s part but emphasizes the driver’s improper maneuver and distraction as primary causes. No blame is assigned to the victim, focusing instead on the systemic danger posed by driver errors in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck barreled through Flushing Avenue, disregarding traffic control. A 29-year-old motorcyclist struck its front, was crushed, thrown, and died on the street. His helmet offered no shield against the violence of steel and neglect.

A deadly collision unfolded on Flushing Avenue near Scott Avenue in Brooklyn when a 1987 BMW motorcycle collided with the front quarter of a box truck, according to the police report. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider, who was wearing a helmet, was crushed and partially ejected from his bike. He died at the scene from severe injuries to his entire body. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, drawing attention to the failure of at least one driver to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead at the time of impact. The truck's left front quarter panel was struck, and the motorcycle overturned. The report makes no mention of any victim error or behavior contributing to the crash. The violence of the impact and the disregard for traffic control proved fatal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on Troutman Street, injuring herself and a front-seat passenger. Both suffered bruises and contusions to the head and shoulder. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the sedan's left rear, causing moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Troutman Street in Brooklyn at 13:45. A 2019 Ford SUV traveling west struck a parked 2011 Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear bumper. The driver, a 28-year-old female, and a 27-year-old male front-seat passenger were both injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the head and shoulder. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747573, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A late-night crash on Cypress Avenue sent a 19-year-old front passenger to the hospital with leg injuries. Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end, with alcohol involvement cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 2:27 AM on Cypress Avenue near Himrod Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a 2020 BMW and a 2022 Jeep, traveling east, collided with impact to the center back end of the BMW and the center front end of the Jeep. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The BMW was initially parked before the crash, while the Jeep was moving straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on Bushwick Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 on Bushwick Avenue involving a moped traveling south. The 32-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The moped showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was conscious after the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The focus remains on the driver’s improper lane usage as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14