Dragged to Death: City Lets Kids Bleed for Parking Spots

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue. Four people injured. Passengers and drivers struck in head, chest, leg. Police list causes as unspecified. Steel and glass, pain and shock.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, four people were injured: a 34-year-old male front passenger with a leg contusion, a 28-year-old female rear passenger with chest pain, a 31-year-old male driver with head injury, and a 58-year-old female driver in shock. The report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are detailed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left pain, bruises, and unanswered questions in its wake.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.

On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.

• FEMA cuts threaten NYC’s ability to protect against future flash flooding, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-17

A pedestrian crossing Utica Avenue with the signal was hit and injured. She suffered shock and injuries to her entire body. The crash left her hurt at the intersection with Prospect Place.

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing Utica Avenue at Prospect Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.

• Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

A sedan hit a scooter at Atlantic and Franklin. The scooter driver, a young woman, suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. No one died.

A sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a standing scooter making a left turn onto Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the scooter's center front end. No pedestrians were involved. The data lists no helmet or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vulnerable road users when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

DoorDash must pay $16.75 million to New York delivery workers. The payout covers lost tips. Workers have until September 30, 2025, to claim their share. The settlement brings overdue cash, but street dangers remain.

"New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on DoorDash delivery workers to file claims to receive their share of a $16.75 million settlement before the deadline on Sept. 30, 2025." -- Letitia James

On July 12, 2025, BKReader reported a $16.75 million settlement for DoorDash delivery workers in New York. No council bill number or committee is listed. Attorney General Letitia James called on workers to 'claim their share of a multimillion-dollar settlement.' The settlement follows an investigation into DoorDash's use of tips to subsidize wages. All funds go to eligible Dashers. BKReader urges prompt action before the September 30 deadline. While the settlement may improve financial well-being for delivery workers, it does not directly address street safety, infrastructure, or systemic risks faced by pedestrians and cyclists.

• DoorDash Delivery Workers Urged to Claim Money From $16.75 Million Settlement, BKReader, Published 2025-07-12

A sedan ran the light on Schenectady Ave. It hit a man crossing with the signal. His leg broke. The driver sped through. The street stayed quiet after.

A sedan struck a 53-year-old man crossing Schenectady Ave at Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed. The man suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

SUV hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The rider bled badly from the arm. Three SUV occupants unhurt. Impact was sharp. Streets stayed dangerous. No clear cause named by police.

A cyclist riding north on Bergen Street was struck by a westbound SUV at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. According to the police report, three SUV occupants were not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A sedan struck a motorcycle on Atlantic Ave. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. The crash left scars and questions in Brooklyn.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a motorcycle. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Two other occupants were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction and improper lane use on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

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

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.

• Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09

Two cars crashed on Classon Ave. Both drivers distracted. One driver suffered head injury. Impact hit front and back. System failed to protect those inside.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Classon Avenue at Park Place in Brooklyn. One driver, age 23, suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both vehicles. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the front end of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and exposed the risks of driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

A bus hit a cyclist on Bergen Street. The cyclist was thrown, hurt his back, and suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Streets remain perilous for those outside steel.

A bus and a bicycle collided on Bergen Street at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bus driver and another occupant were involved but not reported injured. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the main factors listed were driver errors. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers ignore signals and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A sedan turned left and struck a cyclist head-on. The rider was ejected, suffering severe face wounds. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. The street stayed quiet. The damage was not.

A sedan making a left turn on St Johns Place collided with a southbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his face. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash left the bike damaged at the front end. The system failed the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Ave. Alcohol played a role. A driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries. The crash left pain and questions in its wake.

Two sedans crashed at 1402 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor for both drivers. A 44-year-old male driver and a 43-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was stopped in traffic when struck. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows the crash left two people hurt and underscores the danger when drivers operate under the influence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31