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▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 30
▸ Contusion/Bruise 33
▸ Abrasion 20
▸ Pain/Nausea 15
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in East New York-City Line
- 2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Nissan Suburban (KYK5790) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Acura Seda (L93VHW) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 BMW Station Wagon (MXP6488) – 6 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (LDF6708) – 4 times • 1 in last 90d here
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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Night streets, hard hits: East New York’s ledger of harm
East New York-City Line: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another corner. Same ending.
Since 2022, this neighborhood logged 1,318 crashes, 729 injuries, 0 deaths. Six were serious injuries. Nights hit hard. From midnight to 1 a.m., injuries stack up, peaking again at the evening rush. The hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. brings the most injuries. Late night stays bloody too. The worst single hour: 5 p.m. (56 injuries), then 6 p.m. (58) and 7 p.m. (52). That’s the rhythm here. It does not let up (NYC Open Data).
Drivers in cars and SUVs do most of the hurting. Pedestrians took 134 injuries. Cyclists 35. Occupants 534. Trucks and buses show up less often, but they still break bodies (NYC Open Data).
Three corners. One fix.
Linden Boulevard leads the harm list. So does Sutter Avenue and Euclid Avenue. Conduit Boulevard is right behind. These are the places where people go down. These are the places that need daylighting, hardened turns, and real slowdowns now (NYC Open Data).
On Conduit at Forbell, a 25‑year‑old pedestrian working on a car lost part of his leg. Police recorded “amputation.” The SUV driver was listed as unlicensed. A parked Tesla took the hit too. It was 4:03 a.m. The wound won’t heal for him (CrashID 4694065).
On Sutter at Doscher, 10:30 p.m., a 16‑year‑old girl crossing at the intersection was crushed. Listed as “crush injuries.” She lived. She will carry it (CrashID 4712918).
Night after night.
At Liberty and Crescent, 1:47 p.m., a 17‑year‑old on a motorized device was ejected. Severe head cuts. He was conscious at the scene. The car had Florida plates. The other vehicle was “standing.” The form does not say why. It only records blood and metal (CrashID 4834459).
Earlier, a 22‑year‑old driver on Euclid hit parked cars before another sedan. Severe bleeding, head injury, 4:14 a.m. Another file in a long stack (CrashID 4722036).
The pattern is clear on the city’s own sheets: top factors here include “other,” distraction, unsafe speed, aggressive driving, and failure to yield. The names change. The causes repeat (NYC Open Data).
Two bodies. A train. One hour apart.
- On the L at Sutter Avenue, around 6 p.m., a man fell onto the southbound tracks and was struck. EMS pronounced him dead. Police said, “No criminality is suspected” in that case or the one an hour earlier in Manhattan (NY Daily News). The platform stayed open. The train ran. The line moved on.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany moved one piece. The Senate advanced the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) in committee. It would force repeat offenders to use speed limiters after a pattern of tickets or DMV points. Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee twice in May and June. The bill title says it all: “requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.” (S 4045).
City Council files keep stacking too. Some target commuter vans. Some put safety reminders on shared devices. But the street tells us where the blood pools: Linden. Sutter. Euclid. Conduit. Slow the cars. Protect the crossings (NYC Council – Legistar).
Three fixes. Start today.
- Daylight every corner on the hot corridors. Give pedestrians a head start with LPIs. Harden the turns so drivers can’t cut the line.
- Target the late‑day and late‑night hours when injuries spike. Put enforcement and calming where the harm is worst.
- Push citywide speed cuts and rein in the worst drivers with mandated limiters. The tools exist. Use them.
The names become numbers here. The numbers become a map. We know the spots. We know the hours. Lower speeds. Stop the repeats.
For how to press City Hall and Albany, see our take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Two Killed By Subway Trains In NYC, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-14
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Court Clears Adams To Remove Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-28
Other Representatives
District 60
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 42
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East New York-City Line East New York-City Line sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 42, AD 60, SD 19, Brooklyn CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East New York-City Line
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
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E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Acura SUV driver injures boy on Sutter▸Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
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Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
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Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
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Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
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Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Sep 10 - A driver in a 2024 Acura SUV hit an 11-year-old boy at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered a leg injury. Police listed the driver's contributing factors as unspecified.
An 11-year-old pedestrian was hurt when the driver of a 2024 Acura SUV, traveling east and going straight, hit him at 1268 Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. He had a leg injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. The crash happened at an intersection. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was listed as the point of impact and damage. The report does not identify any specific driver error, only unspecified.
29
Mazda strikes teen cyclist on Linden▸Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 29 - A Mazda hit a 13-year-old on a bike at Linden and Euclid. Center-front damage. The boy went down hard. Ejected. Leg fractured. Conscious. Police cite driver distraction. Brooklyn pavement takes the blood again.
A Mazda sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard hit a southbound bicyclist at Euclid Avenue. The 13-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed center-front impact and damage, consistent with striking the cyclist head-on. Listed driver errors center on distraction. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants. The data names a vulnerable road user hurt and a driver whose inattention led to impact on a wide, fast corridor.
20
Sedan Hits Man in Sutter Crosswalk▸Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 20 - A driver in a sedan hit a 50-year-old man in the crosswalk at Sutter and Drew. He suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield.
A sedan traveling east on Sutter Avenue struck a 50-year-old man at the Drew Street intersection. The man suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and reported a contusion; he was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle was going straight ahead and made center-front contact. Police listed the pedestrian as injured and the vehicle as having no reported damage. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 75th Precinct near zip code 11208.
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 14 - Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.
Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Banks co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 14 - Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
11
Sedan’s Front Bumper Hits Teen Scooter Rider▸Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 11 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head lacerations. Police listed unspecified contributing factors.
“According to the police report …” The driver of a westbound sedan struck a southbound standing scooter at Liberty Ave and Crescent St in Brooklyn. The scooter’s driver, a 17-year-old, was ejected and suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The report says the sedan’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s left side doors area. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead before the crash. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver error such as failure to yield is recorded in the report.
3
Driver of SUV Hits 8-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Aug 3 - The driver of an SUV hit an eight-year-old boy on a bike at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. He was parked on his bike when struck.
The driver of an SUV struck an eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle at 700 Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the child suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious after the crash, and police listed the contributing factor as “Unspecified.” The report records that the cyclist was parked on his bike when the SUV’s center front end made contact with the bike’s left front area. No specific driver error is recorded in the available data.
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.
Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
-
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.
A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
-
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.
A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.
14Int 1339-2025
Banks co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
- Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09
6
E-Bike Rider Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan▸Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 6 - A sedan and e-bike collided on Pitkin Ave. The e-bike rider, 37, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police list causes as unspecified. The street saw impact, injury, and silence from the system.
An e-bike and a parked sedan collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The crash left the e-bike rider hurt while the system failed to name a clear cause. No driver errors were specified in the data.
2
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Driver Injured▸Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 2 - Two sedans crashed at Linden and Drew. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another wound.
Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and a contusion. The crash involved two licensed drivers, both traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes no other contributing factors from those injured or involved.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
- Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01