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 7
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 9
▸ Whiplash 37
▸ Contusion/Bruise 70
▸ Abrasion 37
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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.
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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Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.
Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- Four people are dead here since 2022. Hundreds are hurt. Pedestrians take two of the deaths; car occupants take two more, according to city data for Sheepshead Bay–Manhattan Beach–Gerritsen Beach. The worst toll sits on the Belt Parkway. Two killed. 257 injured.
- A 58-year-old man died walking near the Belt in 2022. A taxi and a sedan hit him. Police logged him as a pedestrian not at an intersection (CrashID 4578958).
- A 57-year-old passenger died in a Belt Parkway pileup in 2023. Seven vehicles. One unlicensed driver among them (CrashID 4680397).
- In 2024, a 77-year-old driver on Ocean Avenue was killed in a three-car crash. He was unconscious at the scene (CrashID 4720212).
- Since then, the injuries keep coming. Pedestrians: 212. Cyclists: 71. Other motorized riders: 43. The data runs through August 24, 2025 (NYC Open Data rollup).
Speed peaks. People break.
- The clock tells a story. Injuries spike in the afternoon. The 4 p.m. hour carries 84 injuries and two deaths. The 5 p.m. hour has 102 injuries. Night doesn’t save you: 9 p.m. shows another death (hourly distribution).
- SUVs lead pedestrian harm here: 93 pedestrian casualties, including one death, tied to SUVs. Sedans follow with 77. A taxi accounts for another pedestrian death (causes of pedestrian injuries).
- “Criminal charges for him were still pending,” police said in one Brooklyn crash covered citywide this month. Another line from the same day: a bus hit a teen on a scooter; the boy was critical (Gothamist roundup). The pattern is bigger than one block.
Three corners. One fix.
- The Belt Parkway is a hotspot. So is Ocean Avenue. Oriental Boulevard, too, where a 99-year-old man was killed in a crosswalk area in 2022 (CrashID 4500449).
- Contributing factors logged by NYPD put “other” at the top, but the injuries show the shape: inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed all appear in the file (contributing factors).
- The fixes are not theory. Daylighting at corners. Hardened turns. Leading pedestrian intervals. Targeted enforcement at the repeat hotspots. The afternoon hours need it most.
Officials know what works — do they?
- Albany gave the city power to lower speeds. Advocates say use it. “Sammy’s Law gave NYC the power to set safer speeds. Lower our residential speed limit to 20 mph,” our site tells readers to demand (Take Action).
- The state is weighing speed limiters for repeat speeders. The bill — S 4045 — would require intelligent speed assistance after a record of violations. Senators moved it through committee in June (Open States file). City press has shown what repeat offenders do to families. One Streetsblog analysis ties a small group of drivers to a big share of deaths (Streetsblog overview).
- On the ground, some electeds fought basic visibility. A DOT report against universal daylighting became fuel for opponents, including Council Member Inna Vernikov (coverage). Earlier, she pushed DOT to pause bike lanes in Southern Brooklyn (report).
The names fade. The corners don’t.
- This year to date, crashes are up about 27% over last year at this time. Injuries are up, too (period stats).
- Peak hours. Same streets. Same toll.
What now
- Lower the default city speed to 20 mph. Deploy speed limiters for repeat speeders. Fix the corners that do the most harm. The law and the data allow it. The delay costs lives. Act. Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Three NYC Crashes Leave Two Dead, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-05
- S 4045 (Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat offenders), Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Map Quest: Meet The City’s Most Dangerous Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-16
- DOT’s Anti-Daylighting ‘Scare Tactic’ Now Fuels Pro-Car Pols, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- Brooklyn Pol Boasts DOT Paused Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-21
- Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-15
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 48
2401 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-368-9176
250 Broadway, Suite 1773, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
District 23
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 41, SD 23, Brooklyn CB15.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach
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Speeding drivers collide on Emmons Avenue, three hurt▸Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Motorcycle Rider Hits Stopped SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 4 - A motorcycle rider struck the left rear of a stopped SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old rider suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three others were involved and were not seriously hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a motorcycle was changing lanes on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn when he struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three other people—the SUV driver, a 15-year-old passenger, and another registrant—were involved and were not seriously hurt. The SUV had been stopped in traffic; the motorcycle struck its center front end against the SUV’s left rear. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Police did not cite specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield.
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Speeding Motorcycle Hits 7-Year-Old Boy▸Aug 2 - The driver of a motorcycle hit a 7-year-old boy at an intersection on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn. The child suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the driver.
The driver of a motorcycle traveling east on Oriental Blvd struck a seven-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, per the report. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Driver Turning Fast Injures Two on Girard▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Girard Street at unsafe speed. The hit landed on the center front. Two women suffered chest injuries and bruises. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two women were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Subaru SUV crashed near 186 Girard Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn. The impact hit the center front. A 72-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and bruises. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Lane Change Hits Taxi on Belt Parkway▸Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
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SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Aug 5 - Two SUV drivers sped west on Emmons. One pulled from parking. They collided at Dooley. Three people hurt, including a front passenger. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing Too Closely. One driver held only a permit.
Two SUV drivers crashed on Emmons Avenue at Dooley Street in Brooklyn. Police list both traveling west; one driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Three people were injured: a 17-year-old driver with neck whiplash, a 26-year-old driver with back pain, and a 30-year-old front passenger with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" by drivers. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.
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Motorcycle Rider Hits Stopped SUV on Belt Parkway▸Aug 4 - A motorcycle rider struck the left rear of a stopped SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old rider suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three others were involved and were not seriously hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a motorcycle was changing lanes on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn when he struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three other people—the SUV driver, a 15-year-old passenger, and another registrant—were involved and were not seriously hurt. The SUV had been stopped in traffic; the motorcycle struck its center front end against the SUV’s left rear. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Police did not cite specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield.
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Speeding Motorcycle Hits 7-Year-Old Boy▸Aug 2 - The driver of a motorcycle hit a 7-year-old boy at an intersection on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn. The child suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the driver.
The driver of a motorcycle traveling east on Oriental Blvd struck a seven-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, per the report. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
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Driver Turning Fast Injures Two on Girard▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Girard Street at unsafe speed. The hit landed on the center front. Two women suffered chest injuries and bruises. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two women were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Subaru SUV crashed near 186 Girard Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn. The impact hit the center front. A 72-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and bruises. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Sedan Lane Change Hits Taxi on Belt Parkway▸Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Aug 4 - A motorcycle rider struck the left rear of a stopped SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old rider suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three others were involved and were not seriously hurt.
According to the police report, the driver of a motorcycle was changing lanes on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn when he struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and suffered abrasions to his entire body. Three other people—the SUV driver, a 15-year-old passenger, and another registrant—were involved and were not seriously hurt. The SUV had been stopped in traffic; the motorcycle struck its center front end against the SUV’s left rear. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Police did not cite specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield.
2
Speeding Motorcycle Hits 7-Year-Old Boy▸Aug 2 - The driver of a motorcycle hit a 7-year-old boy at an intersection on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn. The child suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the driver.
The driver of a motorcycle traveling east on Oriental Blvd struck a seven-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, per the report. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
29
Driver Turning Fast Injures Two on Girard▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Girard Street at unsafe speed. The hit landed on the center front. Two women suffered chest injuries and bruises. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two women were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Subaru SUV crashed near 186 Girard Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn. The impact hit the center front. A 72-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and bruises. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
27
Sedan Lane Change Hits Taxi on Belt Parkway▸Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Aug 2 - The driver of a motorcycle hit a 7-year-old boy at an intersection on Oriental Blvd in Brooklyn. The child suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the driver.
The driver of a motorcycle traveling east on Oriental Blvd struck a seven-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child suffered injuries to the shoulder and upper arm and was listed in shock with a complaint of pain. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Speed" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact, per the report. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian.
29
Driver Turning Fast Injures Two on Girard▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Girard Street at unsafe speed. The hit landed on the center front. Two women suffered chest injuries and bruises. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two women were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Subaru SUV crashed near 186 Girard Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn. The impact hit the center front. A 72-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and bruises. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
27
Sedan Lane Change Hits Taxi on Belt Parkway▸Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Girard Street at unsafe speed. The hit landed on the center front. Two women suffered chest injuries and bruises. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two women were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Subaru SUV crashed near 186 Girard Street in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn. The impact hit the center front. A 72-year-old front passenger suffered chest injuries and bruises. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest injuries and bruises. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
27
Sedan Lane Change Hits Taxi on Belt Parkway▸Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 27 - A sedan changing lanes hit a taxi on Belt Parkway. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing'.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan changing lanes struck a taxi on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was changing lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of the taxi, which was traveling east going straight ahead. The taxi driver, a 42‑year‑old man, and the sedan driver, a 32‑year‑old woman, both suffered neck injuries, reported whiplash and shock, and were not ejected. Both occupants wore lap belts. Police recorded 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage; no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
25
Multi-Vehicle Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 25 - Drivers in a sedan and SUVs crashed eastbound on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers hurt: a 55-year-old man with a head injury, a 20-year-old woman with hip and leg bruises. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Drivers in a sedan and several SUVs were traveling east when they collided. Two passengers were injured. A 55-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 20-year-old woman had bruises to her hip and leg. According to the police report, the crash involved vehicles going straight and traveling east. The report lists Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Police recorded Following Too Closely by drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
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Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
20
SUV Merges Into Moped, Two Injured on Shore Parkway▸Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
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Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 20 - SUV merged, struck moped. Two riders hurt. Child and young man partially ejected. Police cite passing too closely and failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard on Shore Parkway.
A station wagon/SUV merged into a moped on Shore Parkway near Ford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people on the moped—a 22-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger—were injured, both partially ejected. The child suffered abrasions to his leg; the driver had a fracture and dislocation. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the danger when larger vehicles fail to give space and yield to smaller, more vulnerable road users.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
17
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old on Motorized Scooter▸Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 17 - A driver in an SUV hit an 11-year-old on a motorized scooter on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y. The child was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and pedestrian confusion.
An 11-year-old boy riding a motorized scooter was struck on Bedford Ave at Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The driver of an SUV struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" contributed to the crash. Records list the scooter as a Standing S traveling east and the SUV traveling north. No other injuries were reported.
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at E 12 St Intersection▸Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 13 - SUV hit a man crossing E 12 St. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian confusion. Streets stay dangerous. No damage to the vehicle. Another day, another wound.
A man, age 60, was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing E 12 St at William Ct in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver, also a 60-year-old man, was traveling south and reported no injuries or vehicle damage. The report lists no driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the scene.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene▸Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
-
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.
ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.
- Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene, ABC7, Published 2025-07-09
3
SUV Rear-Ended on Belt Parkway, Driver Hurt▸Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 3 - A station wagon took a hit from behind on Belt Parkway. The driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. One person hurt. The road stayed open. The danger remains.
A collision on Belt Parkway involved a sedan striking the rear of a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus or lack experience.
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review▸Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
-
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review,
NY1,
Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.
NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.
- Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review, NY1, Published 2025-07-01
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
30Int 0857-2024
Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
-
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
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Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
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Vernikov votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights▸Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
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Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-29
Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.
NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.
- Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29