About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 5
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 49
▸ Contusion/Bruise 49
▸ Abrasion 40
▸ Pain/Nausea 23
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Utica, Church, Linden: a body count and a clock
East Flatbush-Rugby: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
East Flatbush bleeds at the corners. Names on the map. Bodies in the street.
Church Avenue takes people and keeps going
A 30‑year‑old man died at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy at 7:09 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2025. The records say the car was a sedan, “going straight,” and the cause included “Unsafe Speed.” The pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” He died at the scene. That’s all the city will allow you to know (NYC Open Data crash 4788144).
On July 17, 2025, at Church Avenue and E 55th St, a 36‑year‑old man was killed. The vehicle was a Ford SUV. The sheet lists “Alcohol Involvement.” It also lists “Crossing Against Signal.” One person is gone. The SUV drove away on four tires (crash 4828979).
In November 2022, an older woman was struck on Church Avenue while “Getting On/Off Vehicle Other Than School Bus.” The driver was unlicensed. She died. The van’s front end tells the rest (crash 4579422).
Utica and Linden: injuries pile up
Utica Avenue racks up injuries — 71 people hurt since 2022, with three serious injuries logged. Linden Boulevard shows 72 injuries and three serious injuries. These are the top local hot spots (top intersections). On Aug. 14, 2025, a 61‑year‑old woman was struck at Utica and Lenox. The sedan hit her while “Going Straight Ahead.” The report says “Severe Bleeding,” “Semiconscious.” No more words for that (crash 4835070).
A day later, near Albany Ave, another pedestrian was listed as “Unconscious,” legs crushed, after a crash involving an Infiniti sedan and a parked Chevy SUV (crash 4837211).
Night falls, the numbers rise
Across East Flatbush‑Rugby, the worst hour is 7 p.m. Nineteen hundred hours. Three deaths and 67 injuries stack there. Late night hurts too: 9 p.m. shows four serious injuries; 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. add more hurt (hourly distribution).
Pedestrians bear it. Since 2022, four pedestrians are dead, 176 injured. Cars and SUVs are the main striking vehicles, listed in the city roll‑up. Trucks and buses injure fewer people here but still kill (mode split and vehicle rollup).
What drives the harm
The city’s ledger calls out “other” factors most often. It also flags inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed. Alcohol appears too. The words are dry. The outcomes aren’t (contributing factors).
The fixes we can put down now
Start where people are dying and getting hurt:
- Daylight the corners on Utica Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Pull parking back. Clear sightlines.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and hardened turns at Church Avenue and Kings Hwy; extend them down Church’s long run.
- Work the night hours. Targeted enforcement and temporary calming where the clock shows the worst: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (hourly distribution).
City Hall and Albany hold the keys
The Council has bills moving. One would force DOT to install school‑adjacent traffic devices within 60 days of a study finding the need. Farah N. Louis co‑sponsors it (Int 1353‑2025). Another, co‑sponsored by Louis, pushes a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, ordering maximum penalties when stopped (Int 1347‑2025).
In Albany, Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. The bill targets drivers with stacks of points or camera tickets. Committee votes advanced it on June 11 and 12, 2025 (S 4045).
Lower speeds citywide. Stop repeat speeders. These two moves cut deep and fast. The city already has the tools. Use them. Call it what it is: a choice. See our guide and make the calls (/take_action/).
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, Vehicles - crashes, persons, vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- NYC Council Legislative Files (Int 1353-2025; Int 1347-2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Senate Bill S4045 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
District 58
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
District 21
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
East Flatbush-Rugby East Flatbush-Rugby sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21, Brooklyn CB17.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Rugby
23
SUV strikes moped on Linden Boulevard▸Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.
A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 23 - An SUV hit a moped at Linden and Albany. The moped rider went down and was hurt. Police cite inattention and a blown signal. One driver unlicensed. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.
A moped and an SUV collided at Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was injured to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The data also shows the moped operator was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported traveling straight. The SUV showed left‑front bumper damage; the moped had front‑end impact. The listed driver errors—distraction and disregarding traffic control—frame the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted as injured in the report.
21
Driver in Sedan Injures Two at Kings Hwy▸Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.
A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
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21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 21 - A southbound Nissan sedan took left-front damage at Kings Highway and Church Ave. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower-leg contusions. Both were conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and cite no specific driver error.
According to the police report, the driver of a Nissan sedan was traveling south and going straight at Kings Highway and Church Ave in Brooklyn when the vehicle sustained left-front impact to the quarter panel and bumper. Two people inside were injured: a 31-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both were conscious and listed with contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the report.
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany▸Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.
A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
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File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.
A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica▸Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.
A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.
14Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device timeline bill.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.
Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
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21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.
Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis serves as primary sponsor of school-adjacent traffic device deadline bill, no safety impact.▸Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.
Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
-
File Int 1353-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.
Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
12
Box truck slams sedan on Linden▸Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 12 - Westbound box truck hit a westbound sedan on Linden at East 54th. The truck’s nose crushed the sedan’s rear. Two occupants hurt. Sirens cut the heat. Steel groaned. Brooklyn watched.
A westbound box truck rear-ended a westbound sedan at Linden Blvd and E 54 St in Brooklyn. Two people were injured: the sedan driver reported back pain and the front passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead, with the truck’s center front striking the sedan’s center back. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no stated driver errors beyond the rear impact pattern. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
10
Parked SUV Damaged at Church and Utica▸Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 10 - Two front-seat occupants were hurt on Church Avenue at Utica. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. The parked SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.
A crash on Church Avenue at Utica Avenue in Brooklyn injured two front-seat occupants. The collision involved a parked 2020 Toyota SUV and another vehicle. According to the police report, a 41-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and were in shock, and the SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors. The report lists both injured as front-seat occupants. The other vehicle is not described in the filed data. The report notes the SUV was parked before impact. The record does not cite speed, signals, or right of way.
9
Sedan Backs Into Stopped Moped, Injuring Rider▸Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Aug 9 - A sedan backed into a stopped moped on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old moped driver suffered a shoulder injury and reported whiplash. Police cited unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Backing Unsafely." The driver of a sedan was backing east on Winthrop Street when he backed into a stopped moped being driven west. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and complained of whiplash. The moped sustained center-front damage; the sedan's center back was damaged. Police listed the sedan's unsafe backing as the contributing factor. The report lists no contributing errors by the moped driver. The collision occurred near 905 Winthrop Street.
29
21-Year-Old Driver Injured on Church Avenue▸Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 29 - Two drivers in sedans crashed at Church Avenue and East 54th Street, Brooklyn. A 21-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. Front met back. Police recorded causes as unspecified.
A crash at Church Avenue and East 54th Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. One driver traveled east, going straight. Another driver traveled north. The front of one car met the back of the other. A 21-year-old woman, the eastbound driver, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified." The report notes damage to a center front end and a center back end. Police recorded no cyclist or pedestrian injuries.
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Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers▸Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.
Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue▸Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt▸Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.
Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.
12
BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run▸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.
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BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-12
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
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2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
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
11
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes▸
-
2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-11
- 2 Men Killed in Hit-and-Run on Brooklyn Street Known for Deadly Crashes, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-11