Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)?
No One Is Safe Until Streets Change
Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Plain Sight
The streets do not forgive. Since 2022, one person has died and 237 have been injured in traffic crashes in Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West). No one is spared: children, elders, workers, neighbors. In the last year alone, 63 people were hurt—none killed, but pain is not measured only in funerals. A 16-year-old girl, crossing with the light, was struck by a sedan. A 66-year-old man, walking with the signal, was hit by a turning car. The numbers do not flinch: most injuries come from cars and SUVs. The wounds are real. The silence is not safety.
The Human Cost
On July 2, a 27-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing at 9th Avenue and 39th Street. He left with torn skin and shock, crossing with the signal. On May 2, a teenage girl was bruised by a sedan while walking with the right of way. The driver failed to yield. The street did not care. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. The grief does not fade. The tire marks remain.
Leadership: Action and Inaction
Local leaders have taken steps, but the pace is slow. Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes has co-sponsored bills to hold reckless drivers accountable and to daylight intersections with real barriers, not just paint. Council Member Alexa Avilés backs a ban on parking near crosswalks. But the carnage continues. Votes against speed cameras and safer school zones by others—like Assembly Member Lester Chang—leave the most vulnerable exposed. The city has the power to lower speed limits and redesign streets. The question is not what can be done, but why it is not done faster.
The Next Step Is Yours
Every crash is preventable. Every injury is a failure of will. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real daylighting. Demand that every child, every elder, every neighbor can cross the street and come home. The blood on the asphalt is not an act of God. It is a choice. Make them choose safety.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two Near Food Pantry, ABC7, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Seven Brooklyn Electeds Join Growing Calls For Universal Daylighting, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-17
- Advocates to DOT: End All Parking at T-Shaped Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-06
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
Other Representatives
District 49
6904 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Room 523, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 22
▸ Other Geographies
Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West) Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 38, AD 49, SD 22, Brooklyn CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West)
Steve Chan Supports Safety Boosting Urban Arterial Reforms▸Arterial roads kill. They are wide, fast, and deadly for walkers and cyclists. Most are state-owned. Cities and advocates demand lower speeds, urban design, and local control. Changing these streets is urgent. Lives hang in the balance.
This policy advocacy statement, published October 18, 2022, by Streetsblog NYC, highlights the urgent need to fix deadly arterial roads. The statement, titled 'Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads,' calls for context-sensitive speed limits, urban street design standards, and transferring state-owned roads to city control. Streetsblog and Transportation Alternatives urge, 'Cities and advocates should push their states to transform arterial streets into safe spaces for all modes.' The statement notes that arterials make up 15 percent of roads but see 67 percent of pedestrian deaths. It stresses that speed is the main factor in fatal crashes and that state DOTs often prioritize fast driving over safety. The call is clear: redesign streets for people, not cars, and give cities the power to act.
-
Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-18
2E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸An e-bike carrying two riders struck a parked sedan on 47th Street in Brooklyn. Both e-bike occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 47th Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike had two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both riders were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injuries were classified as moderate, with both victims conscious at the scene.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Mitaynes Supports Safety Boosting E Commerce Warehouse Regulations▸Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.
-
Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-09-08
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Arterial roads kill. They are wide, fast, and deadly for walkers and cyclists. Most are state-owned. Cities and advocates demand lower speeds, urban design, and local control. Changing these streets is urgent. Lives hang in the balance.
This policy advocacy statement, published October 18, 2022, by Streetsblog NYC, highlights the urgent need to fix deadly arterial roads. The statement, titled 'Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads,' calls for context-sensitive speed limits, urban street design standards, and transferring state-owned roads to city control. Streetsblog and Transportation Alternatives urge, 'Cities and advocates should push their states to transform arterial streets into safe spaces for all modes.' The statement notes that arterials make up 15 percent of roads but see 67 percent of pedestrian deaths. It stresses that speed is the main factor in fatal crashes and that state DOTs often prioritize fast driving over safety. The call is clear: redesign streets for people, not cars, and give cities the power to act.
- Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-18
2E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn▸An e-bike carrying two riders struck a parked sedan on 47th Street in Brooklyn. Both e-bike occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 47th Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike had two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both riders were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injuries were classified as moderate, with both victims conscious at the scene.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Mitaynes Supports Safety Boosting E Commerce Warehouse Regulations▸Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.
-
Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-09-08
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
-
File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
An e-bike carrying two riders struck a parked sedan on 47th Street in Brooklyn. Both e-bike occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 47th Street collided with a parked sedan. The e-bike had two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both riders were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The sedan was parked at the time of the crash and suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The injuries were classified as moderate, with both victims conscious at the scene.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Mitaynes Supports Safety Boosting E Commerce Warehouse Regulations▸Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.
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Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-09-08
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
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Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
An e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike traveled straight. The rider suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured when a 2021 BMW SUV made a left turn in Brooklyn at 8 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling straight north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider sustained abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with no damage reported to the SUV. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Mitaynes Supports Safety Boosting E Commerce Warehouse Regulations▸Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.
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Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-09-08
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Councilmember Alexa Avilés pushes new rules to rein in e-commerce warehouses. The bill would block massive facilities near homes, schools, and parks. It demands public review and stricter permits. The aim: less truck traffic, cleaner air, safer streets.
On September 8, 2022, Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) supported a proposal to tighten zoning and permitting for e-commerce warehouses in New York City. The measure, not yet introduced as a formal bill, seeks to amend city zoning rules to require special permits for warehouses over 50,000 square feet and ban them within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, nursing homes, public housing, or other warehouses. The proposal states: 'The facilities won’t negatively impact nearby traffic, pedestrian and road safety, or air pollution.' Avilés, along with Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes, backs the effort, citing frequent community complaints about truck traffic and pollution. The plan mandates environmental review and public input before any City Council vote. Community groups and environmental advocates say the change is urgent for neighborhoods already burdened by traffic and pollution.
- Environmental activists call for a crack down on e-commerce warehouses in New York City, gothamist.com, Published 2022-09-08
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Street▸A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
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Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
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Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
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Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 25-year-old man was hit by an e-bike while crossing a Brooklyn street without a signal. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing 38th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn▸A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the pedestrian on the left side doors. The child suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight eastbound.
According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling eastbound in Brooklyn struck him on the left side doors. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were listed as unspecified. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The incident occurred near 842 49th Street in Brooklyn’s 43rd council district.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing 9 Avenue in Brooklyn▸A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing 9 Avenue at 57 Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 9 Avenue and 57 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV making a right turn failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The contributing factor listed is failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but no further details on vehicle damage or driver status were noted. The report identifies no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Rear-End Crash Hurts Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Two SUVs collided on 48 Street. One driver followed too close. A 62-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. She suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. She was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on 48 Street in Brooklyn collided when one driver followed too closely and rear-ended the other. A 62-year-old female pedestrian, crossing in a marked crosswalk away from an intersection, was injured. She suffered whiplash and trauma to her entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV struck its center back end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Brooklyn Pedestrian Struck by Northbound Cyclist▸A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A cyclist hit a 34-year-old man near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal hip and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. Police list unspecified factors. The victim was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a northbound cyclist near 43rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The cyclist was traveling straight and the bike showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any specific driver errors. No mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The collision occurred away from an intersection. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian.
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02
S 5602Mitaynes votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Mitaynes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Mitaynes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
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Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars▸A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver with a learner's permit was entering a parked position on 9 Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were damaged in the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers maneuvering in tight urban spaces.
Garbage Truck Crushes Cyclist on 9th Avenue▸A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A garbage truck followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue. His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The cyclist died in the street. Metal and flesh met. Only one survived.
A 35-year-old man riding a bike south on 9th Avenue was killed when a garbage truck, also heading south, struck him. According to the police report, 'His helmet cracked. His head struck. He was ejected, crushed. The truck bore no damage. He died in the street.' The cyclist suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which cracked on impact. The crash left the truck undamaged and ended the cyclist’s life on the roadway.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 8 Avenue▸A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 31-year-old male driver fell asleep and crashed his SUV into a stopped sedan on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear left bumper. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver operating a 2015 SUV on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn fell asleep and collided with the rear left bumper of a stopped 2014 sedan. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the SUV, starting from parking, struck it from behind. The driver of the SUV was injured, incoherent, and wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A sedan making a left turn hit a 43-year-old man crossing 45 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 45 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 45 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the sedan sustained other damage.
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn 38 Street▸Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
Two SUVs crashed on 38 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and incoherence. Alcohol and other vehicular factors contributed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 38 Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 23-year-old female driver who sustained chest injuries and was incoherent after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. One vehicle was traveling east while the other was parked. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver’s complaint included pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors twice for the injured driver, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation.
SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Pedestrian on 49 Street▸A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.
A 72-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 49 Street. He suffered abrasions and an injury to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford SUV traveling south on 49 Street made a left turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.