Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flatbush-Erasmus?
East Flatbush Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away
East Flatbush-Erasmus: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Slow Grind of Loss
In East Flatbush-Erasmus, the numbers do not lie. Two people have died and seven have been seriously injured on these streets since 2022. NYC Open Data The wounds are not just numbers. They are heads split open, bodies crushed, families left with empty chairs. In the last twelve months alone, 238 people were hurt in 362 crashes. No one was spared: children, elders, cyclists, pedestrians.
Just weeks ago, a man on a moped was left bleeding from the head after a collision on New York Avenue. A 40-year-old woman crossing with the light was crushed at Linden and Rogers. The dead do not speak. The living remember.
The Vehicles That Do the Damage
Cars and SUVs are the main threat. They caused 146 pedestrian injuries here, including three serious injuries. Trucks and buses killed one and hurt nine more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes added to the toll, but the carnage comes on four wheels more often than two.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. Open States The law targets the small group of drivers who rack up tickets and keep killing. But the bill is not law yet. The streets wait.
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn voted to extend school speed zones. This helps, but only at the margins. The danger does not clock out at 3 p.m.
The silence is louder than the votes. No one has called for a 20 mph citywide speed limit. No one has demanded protected bike lanes on every deadly stretch.
The Voices Left Behind
After a crash, the families gather what is left. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. The tire marks fade. The grief does not.
A neighbor, after two men were killed crossing Third Avenue, said simply: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” CBS New York
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras on every block. Demand action before another family is left with nothing but a name and a date.
Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- 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
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 42
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 40
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East Flatbush-Erasmus East Flatbush-Erasmus sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB17.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Erasmus
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Linden Boulevard▸SUV hit a 25-year-old man crossing Linden Boulevard. Impact threw him down. He suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver kept straight. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Boulevard at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The eastbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV.
S 5130Myrie 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 3897Parker 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 5130Parker 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
Sedan Hits Parked Truck on Church Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
SUV hit a 25-year-old man crossing Linden Boulevard. Impact threw him down. He suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver kept straight. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Linden Boulevard at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The eastbound SUV struck him with its left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV.
S 5130Myrie 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 3897Parker 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 5130Parker 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
Sedan Hits Parked Truck on Church Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
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 3897Parker 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 5130Parker 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
Sedan Hits Parked Truck on Church Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
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 5130Parker 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
Sedan Hits Parked Truck on Church Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
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
Sedan Hits Parked Truck on Church Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
-
‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The crash happened as the sedan was entering a parked position. Driver distraction was a factor.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver in a 2015 sedan collided with a parked 2016 pick-up truck on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was entering a parked position when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license.
Bichotte Hermelyn Backs Safety Boosting Apolline’s Garden Plaza▸DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
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‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
DOT will turn a Brooklyn street into Apolline's Garden, a car-free plaza. The move comes after a reckless driver killed a baby and injured her mother. Officials and neighbors pushed for this change. Cars lose space. Pedestrians gain safety.
On February 22, 2022, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez confirmed the conversion of Gates Avenue’s stub end into 'Apolline's Garden,' a pedestrian plaza. The announcement followed a virtual Vanderbilt Avenue Block Association meeting. The plaza honors Apolline Mong-Guillemin, a 3-month-old killed by a wrong-way driver on September 11, 2021. Rodriguez stated, 'Traffic violence is a solvable crisis and I'm committed to carrying out Mayor's Adams's safety vision [by] expanding pedestrian plazas and open streets.' Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte called for unity, saying, 'There is no doubt that the creation of Apolline's Garden is the appropriate answer to honor the short life of this 3-month-old baby.' The plan aligns with the NYC 25X25 initiative to reclaim street space for pedestrians and cyclists. Community leaders and officials support the plaza as a step to prevent future tragedy.
- ‘Apolline’s Garden’ is a Go, DOT Commissioner Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-22
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
A 59-year-old man was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.
A 39-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing New York Avenue with the signal. The driver made a left turn, failing to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of New York Avenue and Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injury severity. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.