Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Windsor Terrace-South Slope?
One Broken Body at a Time—Windsor Terrace Bleeds, Leaders Stall
Windsor Terrace-South Slope: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
The streets of Windsor Terrace-South Slope do not forgive. In the past twelve months, 73 people have been injured in 115 crashes. One was left with serious injuries. No one died, but the numbers do not tell the whole story. Each bruise, each broken bone, is a life changed. Injuries cut across every age group. Children, adults, the old—all marked by the same violence.
On May 27, a 28-year-old cyclist was hit at 7th Avenue and 19th Street. The crash left him with a head injury. The cause: failure to yield. The car kept going straight. The bike kept going straight. Only one body broke. NYC Open Data
The Human Cost
The numbers pile up. Since 2022, 249 people have been injured in 430 crashes here. Two were serious. No deaths, but the luck will not hold. Most injuries come from cars and SUVs—14 pedestrian injuries in three years. Trucks and buses hurt three. Bikes and mopeds, three more. The street does not care who you are.
A cyclist, age 60, was left with severe face wounds after being hit by a sedan on Greenwood Avenue this May. Another cyclist, 23, suffered deep cuts to his leg after a bike-on-bike crash on Prospect Park Southwest. The pain is not abstract. It is flesh and blood.
Leaders: Words and Silence
Local leaders have spoken, but action is slow. State Senator Zellnor Myrie rode a bike through Brooklyn and said the city should make cycling as easy and safe as possible for everyone. Council Member Shahana Hanif is “exploring” ways to restore civil summonses for cyclists, after police kept ticketing them for legal riding. But the streets remain the same.
Bills to force repeat speeders to slow down sit in Albany. Local leaders have co-sponsored some, missed votes on others. The violence continues.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every injury is a failure of will. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Do not wait for the first death.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16
- Cyclist Launches Class Action Suit For Bogus NYPD Red Light Tickets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-12
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- Senate Votes to Require Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-13
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss Saving Us From Reckless Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-07
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Candidates Answer Our Question 3, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-06
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 39
456 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-1090
250 Broadway, Suite 1745, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Windsor Terrace-South Slope Windsor Terrace-South Slope sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 72, District 39, AD 44, SD 20, Brooklyn CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Windsor Terrace-South Slope
Hanif Opposes Harassment Undermining Illegal Parking Enforcement Safety▸A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
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City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Greenwood▸A sedan backed unsafely on Greenwood Avenue. It struck a 48-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greenwood Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault. The crash resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and lack of attention.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 18 Street near 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished. The cyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the collision.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 18 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a serious head injury. The bike was demolished on impact. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs, with damage to their rear and front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Designs Over Punitive Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed in a crosswalk by a truck. Hanif demands street designs that slow drivers. She rejects punishment as the main fix. She wants action to stop traffic deaths.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif issued a statement on pedestrian safety following the death of Arcellie Muschamp in Brooklyn. The matter, titled 'Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,' highlights the failure of current street design. Hanif, representing the district where Muschamp died, pledges to fight for safer streets. She calls for preventive design—daylighting, mid-block chicanes, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian-only crossings, and safety islands. Hanif opposes relying on punitive enforcement, saying, 'Planning streets for people means designs that force drivers to drive slowly and carefully.' She urges the Council and new administration to act, stating, 'Our streets are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists because they are planned for cars, not people.' Hanif’s stance centers vulnerable road users and demands systemic change.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-18
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Redesigns Over Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
A Brooklyn man got death threats after reporting illegal parking to 311. City Hall condemned the harassment but offered no reforms. Police stayed silent. Local officials demanded answers. The city’s response left dangerous gaps for those who report reckless driving.
On February 10, 2022, City Hall responded to threats against Tony Melone, a Park Slope resident who filed a 311 complaint about illegal parking. The incident, covered by Streetsblog, exposed how reporting traffic violations can put New Yorkers at risk. City Hall called the harassment 'extremely disturbing' and promised to review a Department of Investigation probe, but did not commit to changing NYPD’s handling of 311 complaints. Assembly Member Robert Carroll condemned the threats and demanded accountability if city staff leaked Melone’s information. Council Member Shahana Hanif echoed concern, urging that harassment not silence those reporting dangerous driving. The NYPD did not comment. The city’s lack of action leaves vulnerable road users exposed, as illegal parking blocks sightlines, sidewalks, and bike lanes, endangering lives.
- City Hall Condemns Death Threats to 311 User Who Filed Illegal Parking Complaint to NYPD, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Greenwood▸A sedan backed unsafely on Greenwood Avenue. It struck a 48-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greenwood Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault. The crash resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and lack of attention.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 18 Street near 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished. The cyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the collision.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 18 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a serious head injury. The bike was demolished on impact. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs, with damage to their rear and front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Designs Over Punitive Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed in a crosswalk by a truck. Hanif demands street designs that slow drivers. She rejects punishment as the main fix. She wants action to stop traffic deaths.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif issued a statement on pedestrian safety following the death of Arcellie Muschamp in Brooklyn. The matter, titled 'Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,' highlights the failure of current street design. Hanif, representing the district where Muschamp died, pledges to fight for safer streets. She calls for preventive design—daylighting, mid-block chicanes, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian-only crossings, and safety islands. Hanif opposes relying on punitive enforcement, saying, 'Planning streets for people means designs that force drivers to drive slowly and carefully.' She urges the Council and new administration to act, stating, 'Our streets are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists because they are planned for cars, not people.' Hanif’s stance centers vulnerable road users and demands systemic change.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-18
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Redesigns Over Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
A sedan backed unsafely on Greenwood Avenue. It struck a 48-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greenwood Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault. The crash resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and lack of attention.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 18 Street near 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished. The cyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the collision.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 18 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a serious head injury. The bike was demolished on impact. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs, with damage to their rear and front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Designs Over Punitive Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed in a crosswalk by a truck. Hanif demands street designs that slow drivers. She rejects punishment as the main fix. She wants action to stop traffic deaths.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif issued a statement on pedestrian safety following the death of Arcellie Muschamp in Brooklyn. The matter, titled 'Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,' highlights the failure of current street design. Hanif, representing the district where Muschamp died, pledges to fight for safer streets. She calls for preventive design—daylighting, mid-block chicanes, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian-only crossings, and safety islands. Hanif opposes relying on punitive enforcement, saying, 'Planning streets for people means designs that force drivers to drive slowly and carefully.' She urges the Council and new administration to act, stating, 'Our streets are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists because they are planned for cars, not people.' Hanif’s stance centers vulnerable road users and demands systemic change.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-18
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Redesigns Over Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 18 Street near 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished. The cyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the collision.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 18 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a serious head injury. The bike was demolished on impact. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs, with damage to their rear and front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Designs Over Punitive Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed in a crosswalk by a truck. Hanif demands street designs that slow drivers. She rejects punishment as the main fix. She wants action to stop traffic deaths.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif issued a statement on pedestrian safety following the death of Arcellie Muschamp in Brooklyn. The matter, titled 'Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,' highlights the failure of current street design. Hanif, representing the district where Muschamp died, pledges to fight for safer streets. She calls for preventive design—daylighting, mid-block chicanes, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian-only crossings, and safety islands. Hanif opposes relying on punitive enforcement, saying, 'Planning streets for people means designs that force drivers to drive slowly and carefully.' She urges the Council and new administration to act, stating, 'Our streets are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists because they are planned for cars, not people.' Hanif’s stance centers vulnerable road users and demands systemic change.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-18
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Redesigns Over Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed in a crosswalk by a truck. Hanif demands street designs that slow drivers. She rejects punishment as the main fix. She wants action to stop traffic deaths.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif issued a statement on pedestrian safety following the death of Arcellie Muschamp in Brooklyn. The matter, titled 'Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,' highlights the failure of current street design. Hanif, representing the district where Muschamp died, pledges to fight for safer streets. She calls for preventive design—daylighting, mid-block chicanes, leading pedestrian intervals, pedestrian-only crossings, and safety islands. Hanif opposes relying on punitive enforcement, saying, 'Planning streets for people means designs that force drivers to drive slowly and carefully.' She urges the Council and new administration to act, stating, 'Our streets are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists because they are planned for cars, not people.' Hanif’s stance centers vulnerable road users and demands systemic change.
- New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-18
Hanif Supports Safety Boosting Street Redesigns Over Enforcement▸Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
-
New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out deadly Brooklyn streets. She names Arcellie Muschamp, killed saving a child from a reckless driver. Hanif demands street designs that slow cars and shield walkers. She rejects empty enforcement. She wants action, not excuses.
On January 18, 2022, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement on pedestrian safety and street design. She declared, 'Crossing the street should not be a matter of life or death—but, for too many New Yorkers, it is.' Hanif invoked the death of Arcellie Muschamp, a nanny killed by a truck driver who failed to yield at Union Street and Fifth Avenue. Hanif criticized streets built for cars, not people, and called for preventive design: daylighting, chicanes, pedestrian intervals, Barnes Dances, and safety islands. She opposes relying on punitive enforcement. Hanif pledged to fight for safer streets so children and caretakers can cross without fear. Her statement underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.
- New Brooklyn Council Member: Crossing the Street Should Not Be a Matter of Life and Death, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-01-18
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway▸A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.
A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a 2016 Nissan sedan crashed head-on into the center front end of his car on Prospect Expressway East. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.