About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 19
▸ Contusion/Bruise 39
▸ Abrasion 35
▸ Pain/Nausea 9
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Mapleton-Midwood (West)
- 2017 Me/Be Coup (R83UPC) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Audi Suburban (KJL8402) – 27 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Kia Suburban (LEU3670) – 27 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LCX7676) – 23 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2020 White Land Rover Suburban (JMT7204) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Mapleton-Midwood (West): Five deaths, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.
Mapleton-Midwood (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another corner. Same ending.
Since 2022, this small area logged 982 crashes, 5 deaths, and 617 injuries. Twelve were serious injuries. The harm falls heavy on people outside cars: Pedestrians — 2 dead, 136 hurt; cyclists — 84 hurt. SUVs and sedans did most of the striking. Trucks and buses added their share. The city’s own data shows it all in plain rows and numbers. NYC Open Data
A 61‑year‑old man died in the crosswalk at Bay Parkway and 60th Street. The SUV went straight. He did not get up. CrashID 4803841
On Avenue I at East 5th, a 70‑year‑old crossing at the intersection was hit by a sedan. Police logged distraction. He died. CrashID 4825939
A teenager on a moped was ejected and killed at Avenue N and East 8th. Speed and bad passing were noted. CrashID 4822639
Heavy hours. Heavy vehicles.
Injury spikes hit the school‑to‑commute band: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. is a wall — with 52 injuries at 2 p.m., 61 at 3 p.m., 48 at 4 p.m., 45 at 5 p.m. Nights hurt too: deaths logged at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. hourly breakdown
Pedestrians were most often struck by SUVs and sedans — 2 pedestrian deaths each tied to those body types in this area’s roll‑up. Trucks and buses caused fewer cases but more severe trauma per hit. vehicle roll‑up
The corners that don’t forgive.
Bay Parkway led the map with 15 injuries and two serious injuries. Coney Island Avenue saw 44 injuries. Avenue I took a life and 24 injuries.
The top listed factors are a shrug that kills: “other,” “vulnerable road user error,” “disregarded traffic control,” and distraction. One driver change that works everywhere is speed. Lower it, and people live. local factors
Three fixes. Start now.
Daylight the crossings on Bay Parkway and Coney Island Avenue. Harden the turns. Give pedestrians a head start with LPIs. Aim the work at the 2–5 p.m. surge. Tie in truck routing where trucks show up in the injury rolls. top intersections
Target SUVs and delivery fleets at the hotspots. Afternoon enforcement for failure to yield and turning speed. Keep it where the bodies fall.
Track repeat offenders by plate. The worst few do the most harm. The state has a live bill to stop them.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany gave New York City the power to set safer speeds. The city has not used it citywide. A 20 mph default would make the hit survivable more often. Our own call to action lays it out. Take Action
“A tiny pool of drivers does outsized harm. Just 1.5% of motorists cause 21% of pedestrian deaths.” Vehicles with 16 camera tickets in 12 months are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. One driver with 29 camera tickets ran a red and killed a mother and her two daughters. These are the numbers. These are names turned into numbers. Streetsblog NYC NY Daily News
The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would force repeat speeders to use speed‑limiting tech. Committee votes moved it forward in June. bill file
One neighborhood. Not special.
Year to date, crashes are up here versus last year. 184 this year, 3 dead, 125 injured, against 168, 1 dead, 108 injured last year period. The deaths tripled. The streets did not change. period stats
The map keeps lighting up the same blocks. People keep falling in the same hours. This is policy by neglect. Slow the cars. Stop the repeat speeders. Do it now.
For City Hall and Albany, the path is short and clear: lower the default speed to 20 mph and force chronic violators to obey the limit. Until then, count the bodies.
If you want that to change, act. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- The 1.5 Percent of Drivers Who Cause 21 Percent of Pedestrian Deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
- Brooklyn driver with 29 speed camera tickets kills mother and two daughters, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-15
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- Brooklyn DA Details Fatal Crash Failures, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-16
Other Representatives
District 48
1310 48th St. Unit 204, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 519, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Council Member Simcha Felder
District 44
District 22
▸ Other Geographies
Mapleton-Midwood (West) Mapleton-Midwood (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 44, AD 48, SD 22, Brooklyn CB12.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Mapleton-Midwood (West)
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Driver injured in Bay Parkway right-of-way crash▸Oct 29 - Two drivers crashed at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old driver suffered a leg injury and bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Damage to the SUV's right rear and the sedan's right front.
Two drivers collided at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. Both were going straight. One drove a 2018 Ford SUV north. The other drove a 2018 Kia sedan west. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, with a leg injury and a bruise, and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:30 p.m., and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by a driver. Damage was logged to the SUV's right rear quarter and the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists both drivers as licensed.
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Northbound Driver Hits 13-Year-Old at Avenue O▸Oct 21 - A northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old in the Avenue O and East 8th Street intersection in Brooklyn. The boy stayed conscious. He suffered lower-leg abrasions. Police listed no contributing factors.
At Avenue O and East 8th Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old boy in the intersection. The child was conscious at the scene and had abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Injury severity was listed as 3. According to the police report, the driver was "Going Straight Ahead" and traveling "North" before the crash. The pedestrian was recorded as "Injured" and located at "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police did not list any contributing factors for the crash. Vehicle make and type were not specified in the report.
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run▸
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
9Int 1413-2025
Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo▸
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File Int 1413-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-09
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Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
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Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
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Driver injured in Bay Parkway right-of-way crash▸Oct 29 - Two drivers crashed at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old driver suffered a leg injury and bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Damage to the SUV's right rear and the sedan's right front.
Two drivers collided at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. Both were going straight. One drove a 2018 Ford SUV north. The other drove a 2018 Kia sedan west. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, with a leg injury and a bruise, and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:30 p.m., and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by a driver. Damage was logged to the SUV's right rear quarter and the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists both drivers as licensed.
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Northbound Driver Hits 13-Year-Old at Avenue O▸Oct 21 - A northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old in the Avenue O and East 8th Street intersection in Brooklyn. The boy stayed conscious. He suffered lower-leg abrasions. Police listed no contributing factors.
At Avenue O and East 8th Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old boy in the intersection. The child was conscious at the scene and had abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Injury severity was listed as 3. According to the police report, the driver was "Going Straight Ahead" and traveling "North" before the crash. The pedestrian was recorded as "Injured" and located at "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police did not list any contributing factors for the crash. Vehicle make and type were not specified in the report.
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run▸
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
9Int 1413-2025
Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo▸
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File Int 1413-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-09
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Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
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Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Oct 29 - Two drivers crashed at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old driver suffered a leg injury and bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Damage to the SUV's right rear and the sedan's right front.
Two drivers collided at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. Both were going straight. One drove a 2018 Ford SUV north. The other drove a 2018 Kia sedan west. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, with a leg injury and a bruise, and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:30 p.m., and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by a driver. Damage was logged to the SUV's right rear quarter and the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists both drivers as licensed.
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Northbound Driver Hits 13-Year-Old at Avenue O▸Oct 21 - A northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old in the Avenue O and East 8th Street intersection in Brooklyn. The boy stayed conscious. He suffered lower-leg abrasions. Police listed no contributing factors.
At Avenue O and East 8th Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old boy in the intersection. The child was conscious at the scene and had abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Injury severity was listed as 3. According to the police report, the driver was "Going Straight Ahead" and traveling "North" before the crash. The pedestrian was recorded as "Injured" and located at "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police did not list any contributing factors for the crash. Vehicle make and type were not specified in the report.
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run▸
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
9Int 1413-2025
Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo▸
-
File Int 1413-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-09
5
Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
18
Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
8
Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Oct 21 - A northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old in the Avenue O and East 8th Street intersection in Brooklyn. The boy stayed conscious. He suffered lower-leg abrasions. Police listed no contributing factors.
At Avenue O and East 8th Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old boy in the intersection. The child was conscious at the scene and had abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Injury severity was listed as 3. According to the police report, the driver was "Going Straight Ahead" and traveling "North" before the crash. The pedestrian was recorded as "Injured" and located at "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police did not list any contributing factors for the crash. Vehicle make and type were not specified in the report.
14
11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run▸
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11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-14
9Int 1413-2025
Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo▸
-
File Int 1413-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-09
5
Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
18
Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
17
Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
1
U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
16
SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
8
Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
- 11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-14
9Int 1413-2025
Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo▸
-
File Int 1413-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-10-09
5
Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
-
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
18
Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
17
Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
-
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
- File Int 1413-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-10-09
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Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash▸Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off▸
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Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
- Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-05
29
Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J▸Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
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Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.
"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman crossing with signal▸Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Sep 18 - On Ocean Parkway at Avenue I, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered an arm fracture. The driver and a passenger reported minor injuries.
A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Toyota SUV north on Ocean Parkway began a left turn at Avenue I and hit a 62-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered an arm fracture and other injuries. A 21-year-old front passenger and the driver reported minor injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a left turn with a center-front impact, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The pedestrian was at the intersection, crossing with the signal in Brooklyn’s 66th Precinct area.
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Teen SUV driver injures woman at Avenue L▸Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Sep 17 - A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV turned left from Avenue L at Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down and was unconscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A 17-year-old driver in a 2024 Jeep SUV made a left turn at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered whole-body trauma and was unconscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal” and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The point of impact was the right front bumper, with center-front damage noted. The driver was listed as licensed. No driver error beyond what was recorded in the report is specified in the data.
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
3
SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
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U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
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SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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SUV driver hits 71-year-old cyclist on Ocean Parkway▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
1
U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
16
SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
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Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV, south on Ocean Parkway, hit a 71-year-old man on a bike at Avenue M in Brooklyn. The crash threw him off the bike. He suffered facial injuries. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Traffic Control Disregarded.
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2019 Toyota SUV heading south hit a 71-year-old man riding a bike westbound. The impact threw the rider from the bike. He was conscious and sustained facial injuries, including a bruise. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver." The SUV showed center-front damage. The bicyclist was listed as injured. The driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Crash ID: 4842778.
1
U-turn Collides With Eastbound Sedan, Driver Hurt▸Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
16
SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
8
Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Sep 1 - A westbound driver made a U-turn and hit an eastbound sedan on Bay Parkway at 59th Street. The sedan driver suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion. Police cited "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two sedans collided on Bay Parkway at 59th Street in Brooklyn. A westbound driver attempted a U-turn and entered the path of an eastbound sedan that was going straight. The eastbound driver, a 33-year-old woman, sustained a contusion to her knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded the westbound vehicle as "Making U Turn" and noted the turning maneuver placed that driver in conflict with through traffic. Point of impact was the eastbound car's center front end and the turning car's right rear quarter panel. Driver errors include making the U-turn and disregarding traffic control.
16
SUV hits parked SUV on Ocean Parkway▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
8
Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Aug 16 - Southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Ocean Parkway. Night air. Metal screamed. Two men listed injured. Police cite alcohol involvement. Parked car took the blow. Streets don’t forgive.
According to the police report, a southbound Nissan SUV going straight struck a parked Toyota SUV at 1501 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. Two male occupants were recorded with injuries; one driver was in shock. The report lists Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include striking a parked vehicle, consistent with impairment. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt, but the impact damaged the Toyota’s left-side doors. No other contributing factors were noted for the victims. The data does not list helmet or signal issues. The scene shows how a parked car became the target when a driver traveled south and collided instead of clearing the lane.
8
Driver Crashes Kia SUV on McDonald Avenue▸Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
-
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Aug 8 - Southbound driver crashed on McDonald Avenue. Center-front hit. A 37-year-old man suffered a chest abrasion. Two infants listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked contributing factors as Unspecified.
A southbound driver in a 2025 Kia SUV crashed at 1238 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:57 a.m. The impact and damage were to the center front end. According to the police report, the vehicle was going straight before the crash. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with a chest abrasion. Two infant occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and recorded no driver errors. No other vehicles were listed in the report.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
10
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage▸Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10
8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Jul 8 - A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
7
Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Pedestrian on Avenue I▸Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.
Jul 7 - A sedan struck and killed a 70-year-old man crossing Avenue I. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. Impact hit the head. System failed to protect him.
A 70-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue I at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 74-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or factors were cited in the report. The system allowed distraction to end a life.