Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flatbush-Rugby?
Deadly Silence on Flatbush Streets: Demand Action Now
East Flatbush-Rugby: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025
The Toll: Broken Bodies, Lost Lives
In East Flatbush-Rugby, the street does not forgive. In the past twelve months, 2 people died and 7 suffered serious injuries in crashes. 342 were hurt. Most never make the news. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not. A man, age 30, killed at the intersection of Church Avenue and Kings Highway. A woman, age 79, struck and killed by a van while trying to board a vehicle. These are not distant tragedies. They happened here, on your block, on your way to work, outside your child’s school.
The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Young
Cars and SUVs did most of the damage—over 150 pedestrian injuries and 2 deaths. Trucks and buses killed one and hurt more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left their own scars. The young are not spared. Fourteen children under 18 were injured this year alone. The violence is steady, not sudden. It comes in the form of a sedan running a light, a distracted driver, a van with an unlicensed man behind the wheel.
Leadership: Votes, Silence, and Missed Chances
Local leaders have acted, but not enough. State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. But others missed key votes. Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman missed a committee vote on a bill to extend school speed zones. Senator Zellnor Myrie missed several safety votes, though he did ride the streets and say, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible.”
The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.
The Call: Demand More Than Words
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit, fix the crossings, and stop the next crash before it happens. Do not wait for another name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does East Flatbush-Rugby sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in East Flatbush-Rugby?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many children have been hurt in crashes here recently?
▸ What recent actions have local leaders taken?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-19
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- The Dave Colon Challenge: Zellnor Myrie Wants His Own Bike Now, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-16
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
- Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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
Driver Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Snyder Avenue▸A driver failed to yield and turned into a 58-year-old man on a bike. The crash left the cyclist with an arm injury and abrasion. Impact was hard, fast, and avoidable. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the bike. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.
Myrie Opposes NYPD Safety Undermining Excessive Force Ruling▸NYPD cleared Officer Michael Kovalik after he threatened Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray at a 2020 protest. Despite video and a civilian board’s finding of abuse, an NYPD judge found no misconduct. Myrie calls the system rotten. No officers face charges.
On January 31, 2023, the NYPD declined to charge Officer Michael Kovalik for threatening Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray during a 2020 George Floyd protest. The case, reviewed internally by Assistant Trial Commissioner Josh Kleiman, ended with Kovalik cleared of wrongdoing. The Civilian Complaint Review Board had found Kovalik abused his authority, but Kleiman ruled, 'The evidence fails to support either of the specifications with which Respondent is charged.' NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell signed off on the decision. Senator Myrie, who testified about being shoved and threatened, condemned the ruling: 'This ruling is EXACTLY why New Yorkers have zero faith in the system.' Myrie and then-Assembly Member Diana Richardson, both detained at the protest, have filed a federal lawsuit. The NYPD’s internal process shielded officers from accountability, leaving vulnerable protesters exposed to unchecked force.
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NYPD Declines to Charge Cop who Threatened Brooklyn State Senator During 2020 Protests,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-31
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered bruises and contusions. The driver made a right turn at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2023 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was at an intersection, crossing legally, when the collision occurred.
A 602Chandler-Waterm votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A driver failed to yield and turned into a 58-year-old man on a bike. The crash left the cyclist with an arm injury and abrasion. Impact was hard, fast, and avoidable. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.
According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the bike. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.
Myrie Opposes NYPD Safety Undermining Excessive Force Ruling▸NYPD cleared Officer Michael Kovalik after he threatened Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray at a 2020 protest. Despite video and a civilian board’s finding of abuse, an NYPD judge found no misconduct. Myrie calls the system rotten. No officers face charges.
On January 31, 2023, the NYPD declined to charge Officer Michael Kovalik for threatening Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray during a 2020 George Floyd protest. The case, reviewed internally by Assistant Trial Commissioner Josh Kleiman, ended with Kovalik cleared of wrongdoing. The Civilian Complaint Review Board had found Kovalik abused his authority, but Kleiman ruled, 'The evidence fails to support either of the specifications with which Respondent is charged.' NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell signed off on the decision. Senator Myrie, who testified about being shoved and threatened, condemned the ruling: 'This ruling is EXACTLY why New Yorkers have zero faith in the system.' Myrie and then-Assembly Member Diana Richardson, both detained at the protest, have filed a federal lawsuit. The NYPD’s internal process shielded officers from accountability, leaving vulnerable protesters exposed to unchecked force.
-
NYPD Declines to Charge Cop who Threatened Brooklyn State Senator During 2020 Protests,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-31
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered bruises and contusions. The driver made a right turn at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2023 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was at an intersection, crossing legally, when the collision occurred.
A 602Chandler-Waterm votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
NYPD cleared Officer Michael Kovalik after he threatened Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray at a 2020 protest. Despite video and a civilian board’s finding of abuse, an NYPD judge found no misconduct. Myrie calls the system rotten. No officers face charges.
On January 31, 2023, the NYPD declined to charge Officer Michael Kovalik for threatening Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie with pepper spray during a 2020 George Floyd protest. The case, reviewed internally by Assistant Trial Commissioner Josh Kleiman, ended with Kovalik cleared of wrongdoing. The Civilian Complaint Review Board had found Kovalik abused his authority, but Kleiman ruled, 'The evidence fails to support either of the specifications with which Respondent is charged.' NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell signed off on the decision. Senator Myrie, who testified about being shoved and threatened, condemned the ruling: 'This ruling is EXACTLY why New Yorkers have zero faith in the system.' Myrie and then-Assembly Member Diana Richardson, both detained at the protest, have filed a federal lawsuit. The NYPD’s internal process shielded officers from accountability, leaving vulnerable protesters exposed to unchecked force.
- NYPD Declines to Charge Cop who Threatened Brooklyn State Senator During 2020 Protests, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-31
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered bruises and contusions. The driver made a right turn at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2023 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was at an intersection, crossing legally, when the collision occurred.
A 602Chandler-Waterm votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The impact hit her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered bruises and contusions. The driver made a right turn at the time of collision.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 40 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2023 SUV, was making a right turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was at an intersection, crossing legally, when the collision occurred.
A 602Chandler-Waterm votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
An unlicensed male e-bike driver collided head-on with a licensed female sedan driver making a left turn on East 54 Street. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash damaged both vehicles’ front ends.
According to the police report, a male e-bike driver traveling west collided with a female sedan driver traveling east who was making a left turn on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not specify any for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and unlicensed operation in Brooklyn traffic.
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
S 840Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars▸A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A sedan traveling east on Utica Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused front and rear-end damage. Driver inattention and unsafe speed led to the collision.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver in a 2006 Chevrolet sedan was traveling east on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when he rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The first impacted vehicle was stopped in traffic, and the collision caused center front-end damage to the striking sedan and center back-end damage to the two struck vehicles. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other persons were reported injured.
2Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision▸Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Two men collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and whiplash. Vehicles struck on left front quarter panels. Both drivers conscious and wearing lap belts. Crash caused significant left-side damage to vehicles.
According to the police report, two drivers collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. Both men, aged 43 and 35, were injured with contusions and whiplash. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belts. The vehicles involved were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Nissan sedan, both traveling south and striking each other on their left front quarter panels. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.
S 343Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04
S 100Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn▸A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A 24-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Remsen Avenue. The vehicle, starting from parking, hit him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle traveling north. The driver was starting from a parked position and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was outside the intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred.
Garbage Truck Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist▸A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A garbage truck struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist on East 53 Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling west on East 53 Street collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The truck impacted the left side doors, and the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.
Head-On Pick-Up Truck Crash Injures Passenger▸Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Two pick-up trucks smashed head-on on Clarkson Avenue. A woman riding front passenger took a concussion and full-body injuries. Both trucks’ front ends crumpled. Driver errors listed as other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided head-on at Clarkson Avenue and East 51 Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old woman, riding as front passenger, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both trucks sustained heavy front-end damage. The report lists driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' and one driver 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid licenses. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
2Sedan Slams Tractor Truck on Linden Boulevard▸Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
Night crash on Linden Boulevard. Sedan hits truck. Two passengers hurt—neck, arm, shock. No truck damage. Both drivers had permits. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.
According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 2012 tractor truck diesel, also westbound. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel. Two sedan passengers, ages 36 and 46, suffered neck and upper arm injuries and shock. Both were restrained and not ejected. The truck driver was alone and unhurt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held permit licenses. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Remsen Avenue▸A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A southbound SUV struck a parked SUV on Remsen Avenue. The impact hit the rear center of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving SUV. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The collision impacted the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. A 21-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of the moving SUV was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Hits E-Bike Passenger on Rutland Road▸A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A sedan struck an e-bike passenger on Rutland Road. The 20-year-old woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Rutland Road collided with an e-bike going west. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. A 20-year-old female passenger on the e-bike was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, including a licensed male driver. The e-bike also carried two occupants, but no driver information was provided.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing East 51 Street▸A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 51 Street at Snyder Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 51 Street in Brooklyn after a vehicle making a left turn struck her while she was crossing with the signal. The 44-year-old woman sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No information on the vehicle type or driver details was provided.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills Elderly Woman▸A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A Ford van struck a 79-year-old woman on Church Avenue. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The van hit her head-on as she stepped off a vehicle. She died in the street. The front of the van crumpled. The driver stayed silent.
A 79-year-old woman was killed on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. According to the police report, she was stepping off a vehicle when a Ford van, driven by an unlicensed and distracted man, struck her head-on. The van’s front end crumpled from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
Bicyclist Thrown, Injured on Snyder Avenue▸A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.
A man on a bike was thrown and scraped up on Snyder Avenue. No cars. No listed driver errors. He was conscious but hurt. The street left him bleeding.
According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body while riding westbound on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Contributing factors are unspecified. The cyclist was conscious at the scene but injured. No information about safety equipment was provided. The crash involved only the single bike, with no other people or vehicles named.