Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brownsville?
Brownsville Bleeds—Leaders Stall. Demand Safe Streets Now.
Brownsville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Toll in Brownsville
Five dead. Fifteen seriously hurt. That’s the count in Brownsville since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or habit. They only rise. In the past twelve months, four people lost their lives here. Three were between 25 and 34. One was over 65. Children are not spared: 37 injured in the last year alone.
Just last month, a cyclist was crushed at Newport Street and Rockaway Avenue. A 40-year-old man, hip and leg broken, pinned by a car. The week before, a child was hit on Herzl Street. The driver was distracted. The child bled on the pavement. Every week, another family waits in the ER.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Since 2022, they have killed one person and injured 169 more on Brownsville’s streets. Trucks and buses hit 14. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. Bikes, three. The numbers are plain. The pain is not.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Some leaders have moved. Council Member Darlene Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. It could save lives, if enforced. State Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes to extend school speed zones. He also backed a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters on their cars (File S 4045). But the streets are still not safe. The deaths keep coming.
Neighbors see it. After a hit-and-run killed two men in Brooklyn, a local said, “drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” The city knows. The numbers do not lie.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.
Do not wait for another name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Brownsville sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brownsville?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many children have been injured in Brownsville crashes recently?
▸ What recent steps have leaders taken for street safety here?
Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30
- Activists rail against Hochul’s congestion pricing delay, call for accessibility upgrades to Bed-Stuy subway station, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-07-11
- Brooklynites fume over congestion pricing delay: ‘Kathy Hochul has betrayed us’, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2024-06-10
- Hochul’s Bid to Stop Congestion Pricing Might Be Illegal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-10
- NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02
- NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02
Other Representatives
District 55
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 41
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 25
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Brownsville Brownsville sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 73, District 41, AD 55, SD 25, Brooklyn CB16.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Brownsville
Box Truck Strikes Young Woman Crossing▸A box truck hit a 19-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. She suffered a fractured, dislocated arm. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck her.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸A 10-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Boyland Street against the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn with no damage reported. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boyland Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage to the SUV. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
A box truck hit a 19-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. She suffered a fractured, dislocated arm. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck her.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal▸A 10-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Boyland Street against the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn with no damage reported. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boyland Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage to the SUV. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
A 10-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Boyland Street against the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn with no damage reported. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boyland Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage to the SUV. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.
S 5130Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
-
File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
- File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 3897Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
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File S 3897,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.
Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.
- File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
S 5130Persaud votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
2Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn▸Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn▸A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.
S 1078Persaud votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-02-01
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue▸A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.
2Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue▸Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.
2Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue▸Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.
Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.
A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.