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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 12 - Two men crossed Third Avenue. A BMW struck them. Blood marked the car. The driver fled. Police tracked him down. He faces manslaughter charges. Sunset Park mourns.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-12), a BMW driver hit and killed two men, ages 59 and 80, as they crossed Third Ave. at 52nd St. in Brooklyn. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, left the scene, leaving car parts behind. Police used license plate readers to find him. Florentino admitted, 'I had a six pack of Modelos and two drinks... It's my fault.' His blood alcohol content was 0.06%, below the legal limit. He faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. The case highlights the deadly risk of hit-and-run crashes and the role of alcohol, even below legal thresholds.

• BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

• 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 9 - A masked moped rider struck Zhou Xie, 90, in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The rider fled. Xie died from head trauma. Police search for the driver. The street stayed silent. The city counts another loss.

NY Daily News (2025-07-09) reports Zhou Xie, 90, was killed by a hit-and-run moped rider while crossing E. 14th St. at Avenue U. Xie was in the crosswalk when a blue moped, driven by a masked man, hit him and fled. A witness said, "He hit the guy and he left." Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the rider. The article notes 56 people have died in city traffic so far in 2025. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the challenge of enforcing safe streets.

• Moped Rider Kills Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-09

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 24 - Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 22 - SUV and sedan collided on Rockaway Ave. Three children suffered neck injuries. One driver hurt her shoulder. No clear cause named. Brooklyn street turned harsh for young passengers.

A crash between a sedan and an SUV on Rockaway Ave and E New York Ave in Brooklyn left three child passengers with neck injuries and a driver with a shoulder injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when the sedan struck the SUV’s right side. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The collision highlights the risk to young passengers even when causes remain unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 21 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old man on Sutter Avenue. The crash bruised his hip and leg. He stayed conscious. Police list no clear cause. The driver’s actions remain unspecified.

A sedan struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian at 424 Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The man suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The vehicle showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet use, signals, or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 20 - A man crossing Riverdale Avenue in a marked crosswalk was hit. He suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash left him hurt at the intersection with Strauss Street. No driver errors listed in the report.

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing Riverdale Avenue at Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a Hyundai car or SUV hit him. He suffered injuries to his arm and was in shock. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections, even when using crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 18 - A man on a bike struck by a Ford. Hip crushed. Blood on Rockaway Avenue. Brooklyn afternoon. No listed driver errors. Streets remain hard for riders.

A 40-year-old male bicyclist suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg after a collision with a Ford car or SUV at Rockaway Avenue and Newport Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. The streets of Brooklyn continue to put riders at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 18 - A bike hit a 71-year-old woman off Rockaway Ave. She suffered severe face cuts. Shock followed. The street saw blood and silence. No driver errors listed. The city’s danger remains.

A cyclist traveling south on Rockaway Ave struck a 71-year-old woman who was not in the roadway. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a pedestrian, with no specific driver errors or contributing factors listed. The police report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The incident underscores the persistent risks faced by pedestrians in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04