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Jul 20 - Two sedans crashed on Junius Street at Liberty Avenue. Six people hurt. Impact tore through metal. Passengers slammed. No clear cause. Streets left scarred.

Two sedans collided at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, six occupants were injured, including both drivers and several passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to lower leg trauma. One driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. Airbags deployed in at least one car. The crash left both vehicles damaged and several people in pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - A sedan crashed into an SUV’s rear on East New York Avenue. One driver injured. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV on East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one 18-year-old male driver was injured and appeared incoherent. The SUV’s 56-year-old female driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear, crushing metal and sending shock through the cabin. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

Jul 16 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Pitkin Avenue. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed.

A crash between a motorcycle and a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn left a 48-year-old man with a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No other injuries were specified. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A sedan hit a man crossing Blake Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his leg. Police cite failure to yield. The pedestrian suffered a bruised knee and foot.

A 24-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed Blake Avenue at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee and foot. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided at New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded Failure to Yield and Other Vehicular as contributing factors.

The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided at New Lots Avenue and Christopher Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was injured: a 32-year-old man, the driver of the sedan, who complained of whiplash and a neck injury. According to the police report, the contributing factors listed were 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report notes the sedan was traveling east and struck with its left front bumper, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The taxi was traveling north with center front end impact and no reported vehicle damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A man crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal was hit by an SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Glare played a role. The driver was making a left turn. The street stayed dangerous.

A 27-year-old man was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Lott Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Glare' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond glare were noted. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 36-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked car on Pitkin Avenue and was struck. She suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors.

"According to the police report, she was a pedestrian emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection." A 36-year-old woman was struck near 1729 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a fracture to the elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes no vehicle details and provides no driver actions. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet, signal, or other victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors in the police account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - SUV hit a woman crossing Rockaway Avenue. She took the blow to her leg. Police say the driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud. The crosswalk stayed marked.

A 34-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, leaving her with a contusion. The driver, a 79-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jun 28 - A BMW hit a cyclist on Sutter Avenue. The rider, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. No driver errors listed. The street stayed silent after impact.

A BMW and a bicycle collided on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured in the head and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist with an abrasion and the BMW damaged at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A driver fell ill on Mother Gaston Blvd. The SUV struck parked cars. Two people hurt. Head and body injuries. Shock. Metal and glass. Brooklyn street, night air, sirens wail.

A crash on Mother Gaston Blvd in Brooklyn left two people injured when an SUV, driven by a 28-year-old man, struck parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'Illnes' was listed as the contributing factor. The front passenger, a 27-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and pain. The driver was in shock with injuries to his entire body. Several other occupants, including children, were involved but not reported as injured. The police report cites 'Illnes' as the cause, with no other driver errors listed. Both injured parties used lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - A sedan struck a five-year-old boy playing in the street. The child suffered leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Impact at center front end. Brooklyn street, early evening.

A sedan traveling north on Herzl Street in Brooklyn struck a five-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway. The child suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. No injuries were specified for the vehicle occupant. The crash did not occur at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A bus and sedan crashed at 670 Rockaway Ave. One passenger suffered a back injury. Both vehicles carried multiple occupants. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A bus and a sedan collided at 670 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 61-year-old female passenger with a back injury. The bus was traveling north, going straight. The sedan was entering a parked position. Both vehicles had licensed drivers. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at Grafton Street. The impact broke the young man’s leg. Police list no driver error. The street remains dangerous.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan at the intersection of Grafton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was registered in New York. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries, underscoring the ongoing risk faced by people on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19