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

Sep 3 - Westbound Toyota driver hit a northbound Jeep’s left rear at Mother Gaston and Newport in Brooklyn. The Jeep driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two SUV drivers going straight crashed at Mother Gaston Blvd and Newport St in Brooklyn. The westbound Toyota driver’s left front contacted the northbound Jeep driver’s left rear. The 30-year-old Jeep driver suffered a shoulder contusion and was listed injured. A 31-year-old front passenger rode in the Toyota; no injury was noted. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed and traveling straight, and officers recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for each person with no specific violations such as Failure to Yield listed. Vehicle damage was logged at those same points. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A westbound ambulance driver hit a 16-year-old girl at E New York Ave and Tapscott St. She was semiconscious. Severe cuts to her face. The impact came on the right front bumper.

A driver in an ambulance, heading west on E New York Ave, hit a 16-year-old pedestrian at Tapscott St in Brooklyn at 3:13 p.m. She was semiconscious with severe facial lacerations. The listed point of impact was the right front bumper. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2023 Ford ambulance with no recorded damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the pedestrian. No driver error was recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - The driver of a southbound sedan struck the left rear of an eastbound ambulance at Thomas S. Boyland and Blake. Five people — both drivers and three passengers — were injured.

The driver of a southbound sedan struck the left rear bumper of an eastbound ambulance at Thomas S. Boyland St and Blake Ave in Brooklyn. Five people were injured: both drivers and three passengers. Injuries listed include knee/lower leg/foot, elbow/lower arm/hand, and chest wounds. According to the police report, vehicle movements were "Going Straight Ahead," and impact points were "Left Rear Bumper" on the ambulance and "Center Front End" on the sedan. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" and recorded no specific driver error. The sedan driver held a permit. Damage was reported to the ambulance's left rear bumper and the sedan's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A dirt bike driver ran a signal on Rockaway Ave in Brooklyn and struck a 33-year-old man in the Belmont Ave marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash involved a Dirt Bike and listed "Traffic Control Disregarded." A southbound dirt bike driver on Rockaway Ave struck a 33-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at Belmont Ave. The pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and remained conscious. The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police placed the pedestrian in the crosswalk and the bike as going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors for the victim are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - The driver of a Ford sedan turned left from Pitkin Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist on Thomas S. Boyland. The 42-year-old rider fell and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He was conscious and had an abrasion.

The driver of a Ford sedan made a left turn at Pitkin Ave and hit a southbound bicyclist on Thomas S. Boyland in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured and reported conscious with knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was listed as "Making Left Turn," and both vehicles show "Center Front End" as point of impact and damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified," so no specific driver error code is recorded in the data. The bicyclist is listed as Injured in the police record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 61-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Mother Gaston Blvd and Blake Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2021 Ford SUV traveling west struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian at Mother Gaston Blvd and Blake Ave in Brooklyn at 13:50. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot and remained conscious. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor and also listed Driver Inexperience. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and sustained center-front damage. The vehicle carried one licensed male driver. The collision is logged under ID 4837718 in precinct 73.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - Two sedans collided on Riverdale Ave at Watkins after left-turn maneuvers. Two passengers reported whiplash and whole-body injuries. Police flagged alcohol involvement and driver inattention.

Two sedans collided on Riverdale Ave at Watkins St. Two passengers were hurt: a 35-year-old front passenger and a 32-year-old rear passenger. Both complained of whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both drivers were recorded as making left turns and impacts struck the vehicles' front centers. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Alcohol Involvement." Person records also list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The crash data records center-front impact and vehicle damage consistent with a frontal collision during left-turn maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - The driver of an SUV backed into a 60-year-old man on a bicycle on Watkins Street in Brooklyn. He fell and suffered a facial abrasion. Police recorded "Backing Unsafely."

According to the police report, the driver of an SUV backed and struck a southbound 60-year-old bicyclist on Watkins Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was injured and treated for a facial abrasion; he remained conscious at the scene. Police listed the contributing factor as "Backing Unsafely." The SUV showed center back-end damage. The bicycle showed center-front damage, consistent with impact into a reversing vehicle. The report lists the cyclist’s safety equipment use as Unknown after those driver errors. No other vehicle occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Northbound SUV struck debris on Mother Gaston Boulevard at Livonia. Driver injured. Front end crushed. Street gave no mercy. Another crash in Brownsville’s grid of speed and steel.

An SUV traveling north on Mother Gaston Boulevard at Livonia Avenue struck debris, damaging the center front end and injuring the driver. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Obstruction/Debris.” The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report lists Obstruction/Debris for both the crash and the involved persons, indicating roadway hazards played a role. No driver-specific errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were recorded in the data. No other victims were identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - Ford sedan turned left on Watkins and struck a bike at Lott. The hit spilled the rider and clipped a pedestrian at the intersection. Neck pain, abrasions, bruises. Night street. Failure to yield wrote the script.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan making a left on Watkins Street at Lott Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east. The impact injured the bicyclist and a pedestrian at the intersection; the car’s driver was also listed as injured. The report cites Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as a contributing factor for all parties. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The bike showed damage at the center back end, matching a left-front bumper strike from the Ford. No other contributing factors were identified beyond “Unspecified.” This was not a victim’s mistake. The crash grew from a driver’s turn that failed to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A driver turning left hit a 2-year-old and a 21-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Junius St and Liberty Ave in Brooklyn. The toddler suffered a facial abrasion; the woman was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

The driver of an SUV was making a left turn at Junius St and Liberty Ave in Brooklyn. The driver’s left-front bumper made contact with two pedestrians in the crosswalk. A 2-year-old boy suffered a facial abrasion. A 21-year-old woman was injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrians were crossing with the signal. The vehicle carried one occupant; the driver was licensed. The report lists no other primary factors for the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Southbound sedan struck a standing scooter at Sutter and Thomas S. Boyland. The scooter driver, 51, suffered a concussion and leg injury. The car showed no damage. Streets failed her. Night was quiet. Impact was not.

A southbound sedan hit a standing scooter at Sutter Ave and Thomas S. Boyland St in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with a concussion and lower-leg trauma. According to the police report the scooter operator was listed as “Other Motorized” and the car had center-front impact with no damage noted. The crash data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all parties, so documented driver errors are not recorded in this report. The scooter driver is noted as unlicensed in the vehicle record; no helmet factor is listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A northbound driver hit a 64-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Chester St and Lott Ave in Brownsville. The man suffered a head injury, abrasion and was in shock.

A driver of a northbound vehicle struck a 64-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Chester Street and Lott Avenue in Brownsville. The man suffered a head injury, an abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk." The vehicle was going straight and made a center-front impact. Police recorded the contributing factor for the driver as "Unspecified." The vehicle showed no damage in the report. No other contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian or driver in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Pitkin and Strauss and hit a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and died. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the drivers.

On Pitkin Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn at 3:59 a.m., the driver of a sedan making a left turn hit a westbound motorcyclist. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and died. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle was registered in New York; the sedan carried New Jersey plates. The report lists travel directions: south for the sedan, west for the motorcycle. No other fatalities are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned right at Legion Street and Livonia and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm injuries and bruises. The driver was hurt.

A driver in a 2014 Chrysler SUV hit a 42-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at Legion Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn when the right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was conscious and suffered injuries to his arm and hand, including a bruise. The 69-year-old male driver was also injured. Police recorded all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and cited no driver errors in the data. The driver was licensed. No other causes were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Newport and Bristol in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old woman hurt her back. Front ends mangled. Both were going straight. Police named no cause.

Two drivers collided at Newport Street and Bristol Street in Brooklyn. The 59-year-old woman driving a 2013 Honda sedan suffered a back injury. The 20-year-old man driving a 2015 Nissan sedan was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight before impact, with damage to the Honda's left front bumper and the Nissan's right front bumper. The report records contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers, and cites no specific driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A drunk teen sped the wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway. He killed a groom-to-be and his cousin. The fiancée sued the driver, NYPD, city, and club. Systemic failures let a teen drink, drive, and destroy lives.

On July 27, 2025, a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway left Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin dead. Jimmy Connors, 17, allegedly drank at Nebula club, drove drunk, and fled the scene. Off-duty NYPD officer Boubacar Barry pursued him in his own car. Both vehicles sped the wrong way, ending in tragedy. Shauntea Weaver, Walker's fiancée, filed a lawsuit against Connors, Barry, Nebula, the NYPD, and the city, citing negligence and wrongful death. The suit alleges Dram Shop Act violations and city liability. No council bill or policy change is involved. Safety impact is neutral: this event exposes deadly gaps but does not shift population-level safety for pedestrians or cyclists.

• Drunk teen killed groom-to-be in Harlem wrong-way horror after night out at NYC club, new suit alleges, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Jul 24 - A sedan passed too close on Rockaway Ave, striking an in-line skater. The skater was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely as the cause. The street saw pain and shock. Metal met flesh. System failed.

A sedan struck a 32-year-old in-line skater on Rockaway Ave at Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The skater was ejected and suffered a back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver, an 80-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The skater was riding along the highway against traffic. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights the danger of close passes between cars and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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