Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Gravesend (West)?
Four Dead in Gravesend—City Lets Killers Drive On
Gravesend (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Bone
Four dead. Six seriously hurt. In Gravesend (West), the numbers do not tell the whole story, but they do not lie. Since 2022, cars and trucks have killed four people and left six with wounds that will not heal. Two of the dead were older New Yorkers, crossing with the light, doing nothing wrong. One was a 95-year-old woman, struck by a left-turning van as she walked with her aide. Her family remembered her as “a very active lady” and said, “Everybody knows her” said her daughter. The NYPD did not charge the driver. The street stayed the same.
A mother and her two daughters died on a sidewalk. The driver had a suspended license, over 90 violations, and a taste for speed. She bragged about it. “She always talked about driving fast,” an acquaintance told the press. The city let her keep driving. The law let her keep killing.
The Numbers Behind the Names
680 injured. 1,172 crashes. In three years, the streets of Gravesend (West) have become a gauntlet. Children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians pay the price. Cars and trucks do most of the harm: all four deaths, all but one serious injury. Bikes and motorcycles are not the killers here. The danger comes in steel and glass, moving fast, turning left, not stopping.
What Leaders Have Done—and What They Haven’t
The city passed new laws. Speed cameras now run all day. The council can lower speed limits. But in Gravesend (West), the blood keeps flowing. Drivers with long records stay on the road. Police let killers walk. No statement from the council. No call from the board. No change at the corner where the old woman died.
Call to Action: Demand Action Now
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement. Demand streets where children and elders do not die for crossing with the light. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
- Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31
- Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30
Other Representatives
District 47
155 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Room 733, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 43
6514 20th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-307-7151
250 Broadway, Suite 1841, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7045
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Gravesend (West) Gravesend (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 62, District 43, AD 47, SD 17, Brooklyn CB11.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (West)
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸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.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
Sedan Struck on Kings Highway, Driver Hurt▸A sedan stopped in traffic on Kings Highway took a hit to its back end. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors listed. Streets stayed dangerous and silent.
A crash on Kings Highway at West 10th Street in Brooklyn left a 55-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, a sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck at the center back end. The driver suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The incident highlights the constant risk for those inside vehicles, even when stopped.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUV Backs Into SUV, Two Injured in Brooklyn▸SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.
Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.
SUVs Collide on Avenue S, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Sedan Struck on Kings Highway, Driver Hurt▸A sedan stopped in traffic on Kings Highway took a hit to its back end. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors listed. Streets stayed dangerous and silent.
A crash on Kings Highway at West 10th Street in Brooklyn left a 55-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, a sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck at the center back end. The driver suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The incident highlights the constant risk for those inside vehicles, even when stopped.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUV Backs Into SUV, Two Injured in Brooklyn▸SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.
Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.
SUVs Collide on Avenue S, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A sedan stopped in traffic on Kings Highway took a hit to its back end. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors listed. Streets stayed dangerous and silent.
A crash on Kings Highway at West 10th Street in Brooklyn left a 55-year-old male driver injured. According to the police report, a sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck at the center back end. The driver suffered back pain and shock. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The incident highlights the constant risk for those inside vehicles, even when stopped.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸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.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUV Backs Into SUV, Two Injured in Brooklyn▸SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.
Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.
SUVs Collide on Avenue S, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
2SUV Backs Into SUV, Two Injured in Brooklyn▸SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.
Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.
SUVs Collide on Avenue S, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
SUV reversed unsafely on 25th Avenue. Two people suffered whiplash. Metal struck metal. The street stayed hard and cold.
Two SUVs collided near 8664 25th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV. A 62-year-old male driver and a 74-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and the street marked by impact.
SUVs Collide on Avenue S, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
Two SUVs crashed on Avenue S in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Passengers and another driver escaped with minor or no injuries.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue S and Van Sicklen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 44, was injured in the knee and foot. The other driver, age 73, and three passengers, including a 67-year-old woman, were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸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
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸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.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway▸A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A sedan hit an e-bike at Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The e-bike rider, 23, was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as causes.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at Bay Parkway and 86th Street in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a back contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan's front end struck the e-bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸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.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸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.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
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
Int 0857-2024Brannan votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
Int 0857-2024Zhuang votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
-
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street▸An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
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SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.
According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.
- SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Bath Ave Crash▸A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A sedan struck an e-bike on Bath Ave. The 63-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured. Center-front impact. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and an e-bike collided on Bath Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and struck center front. The cyclist was listed as injured with a contusion. No specific driver errors were recorded; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the cyclist exposed to harm. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider▸A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
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Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.
NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
- Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on W 3rd Street▸SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
SUV reversed. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, hip and leg hurt. Whiplash. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to shield the walker.
A station wagon/SUV backed into a 42-year-old pedestrian on W 3rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip, leg, and whiplash injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' contributed to the crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. Systemic danger left the vulnerable exposed.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on Kings Hwy▸A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A sedan merged into a cyclist on Kings Highway. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The pain stayed real.
A sedan and a bike collided at 341 Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was merging when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. Both the sedan driver and a passenger were involved, but only the cyclist was reported injured. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the crash.
2Teen Moped Crash Injures Driver and Passenger▸A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.
A moped slammed its front end on 24th Avenue. Two boys, ages 15 and 14, were hurt. The crash left one with an arm abrasion, the other with a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
A moped crashed at 8880 24th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14, were injured. The 15-year-old driver suffered an abrasion to his arm. The 14-year-old passenger sustained a bruise to his leg. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The moped's center front end took the impact. Neither boy used safety equipment. The report lists no other vehicles or road users involved. Systemic dangers remain for young riders on city streets.