• Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14

Sep 8 - A driver in a Honda SUV went west on 51st St and hit a 12-year-old on a bike heading north at Old New Utrecht Rd. The boy was ejected and hurt. Police logged Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver.

A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV, westbound on 51st St, hit a 12-year-old bicyclist riding north at Old New Utrecht Rd in Brooklyn. The boy was injured and ejected from the bike. Impact was to the SUV’s center front. The child suffered arm injuries and a bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling straight through the intersection. The crash record lists Traffic Control Disregarded as a contributing factor; police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. No other contributing factors appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - A driver hit a 3-year-old boy on 46th Street in Brooklyn. The child stayed conscious with a face abrasion. Police noted a center-front impact, unknown direction, and no vehicle damage. The report listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

According to the police report, a driver hit a 3-year-old boy at about 2:50 p.m. on 46th Street near 1775 in Brooklyn, causing a facial abrasion. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front of the vehicle and noted the child was conscious. On contributing factors, the report listed "Unspecified" and did not record a driver error. Police listed the vehicle's travel direction as unknown and recorded no vehicle damage. The report also logged the pedestrian action as "Emerging from in front of/behind parked vehicle."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - Police say a southbound sedan’s driver hit an 89-year-old woman crossing 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured arm. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver.

An 89-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue near 46 Street in Brooklyn at 10:26 p.m. She suffered a fractured upper arm and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, the crash involved center-front impact with left-front bumper damage. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was licensed and reported going straight ahead. The location was recorded as midblock, not at an intersection. The case is listed under collision ID 4839261.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A Ford SUV turned right on 60th and struck a cyclist on 11th Avenue. The rider went down, hurt and conscious. The SUV kept its line; the bike did not stand a chance. Distraction led. Flesh met steel. Brooklyn bled again.

A Ford SUV making a right turn on 60 St at 11 Ave in Brooklyn hit a bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist was injured and conscious, with arm injuries noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The SUV’s pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and impact was at the right front bumper. The bike’s pre-crash action was “Going Straight Ahead.” These details point to driver error and turning into a cyclist’s path. The cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment, which follows the driver’s distraction in the chain of listed factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A northbound cyclist on 13th Avenue was struck and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and minor bleeding. Police list unspecified contributing factors and record no cited driver violations in the report.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 13th Avenue was injured and ejected. He lost consciousness, suffered a back injury and had minor bleeding. According to the police report, the cyclist’s bike had a center-front impact and right-front damage while going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver or vehicle for Failure to Yield, Unsafe Speed, or Distraction. The record shows an additional unspecified vehicle with no details. Safety equipment is listed as None, and the report does not attribute that to the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - The driver of a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider suffered a leg injury and went into shock. Police listed no driver errors.

A driver in a southbound sedan made a U-turn on 53rd Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered a leg injury and went into shock. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was not hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved a U-turn by the sedan driver and a motorcycle traveling straight north. Police did not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The crash was recorded at 12:46 a.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - The driver of an electric scooter hit the rear of a parked sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention.

The driver of an electric scooter traveling east hit the center back end of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 1506 56th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg, dislocation, and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Police records show the scooter had center front-end damage and the sedan had center back-end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.

• Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23

Jul 21 - The driver of a limo struck the left side of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. A 64-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles were damaged. Police listed no driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, the driver of a limo struck the left side doors of an SUV at 11 Avenue and 53 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight—limo north, SUV west—when the limo’s center front end hit the SUV’s left side. A 64-year-old female left‑rear passenger in the limo suffered a head injury and was in shock; she was recorded as wearing a lap belt. Police listed no driver errors or other contributing factors in the report. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.

• Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - SUV turned left on 13th Ave. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 21-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing 13th Ave at 47th St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian as she crossed with the signal. The woman suffered a fractured leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and a young male passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. The cyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, with minor bleeding and shock. No injuries reported for the sedan occupants.

The driver of a sedan struck a bicyclist at 4324 18 Ave in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering knee and lower-leg trauma and minor bleeding, and was left in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' Police did not list any driver errors or violations in the record. The report notes the sedan's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.

• Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 3 - SUV door struck moped. Moped driver ejected, hit head, bled. Police cite driver inattention. Brooklyn street, sharp impact, quick chaos.

A station wagon SUV struck a moped on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors were hit, and the moped's front end took the brunt. The SUV was parked before the crash. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left one vulnerable road user hurt, underscoring the danger of inattentive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.

• Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29