Precinct 62: Crosswalks, Dead Ends

Jan 26 - A 74-year-old woman suffered bruises and leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east on Shore Parkway struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at the time of the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26

Jan 24 - A Ford SUV swung left at Cropsey and 24th. Its bumper struck a 95-year-old woman’s head. She fell, blood pooling on cold pavement. She died in the street, winter sky above, another life ended by steel and speed.

At the intersection of Cropsey Avenue and 24th Avenue, a Ford SUV making a left turn struck a 95-year-old woman, according to the police report. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the woman’s head, causing her to fall and suffer severe bleeding. She died at the scene. The police report notes the SUV was making a left turn when the impact occurred, and describes the pedestrian as being at the intersection. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the narrative details the SUV’s movement and the fatal contact. The victim’s actions are described only as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with no indication of contributing behavior. The focus remains on the lethal outcome of a turning vehicle meeting a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A 2010 Honda crashed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp. The driver, 23, died alone. His head struck hard, airbags burst, seatbelt held. The ramp was empty, the night silent. No one else was hurt.

A fatal crash unfolded on the Belt Parkway ramp when a 2010 Honda sedan collided with a parked 2023 Jeep SUV, according to the police report. The report states, 'A 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep. The driver's head struck hard. Airbags burst. The man, 23, died alone in the dark. His seatbelt held. The ramp stayed still. No one else was there.' The sole occupant, a 23-year-old male driver, suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The Jeep was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the collision. The report notes the driver was restrained and airbags deployed, but does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash left the ramp empty and silent, underscoring the lethal consequences when a moving vehicle collides with a stationary one.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 28-year-old man crossing Dahill Road at a marked crosswalk. The impact shattered the pedestrian’s lower leg. Fractures and dislocations followed. The street ran red with danger.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old pedestrian was crossing Dahill Road at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn when a vehicle traveling eastbound struck him at 23:07. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed, as per the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - Unlicensed taxi driver ran traffic control on 14 Ave, slammed into a sedan and parked cars. Front passenger in sedan suffered neck whiplash. System failed to stop reckless driving. Metal twisted. Injuries followed.

According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver disregarded traffic control at 3:08 AM on 14 Ave in Brooklyn. The taxi, heading east, struck a southbound sedan and hit parked vehicles, including another taxi and an SUV. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front passenger in the sedan, a 30-year-old man, suffered neck whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He wore a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged and exposed the danger of unlicensed, inattentive drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 3 - A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver collided in Brooklyn, injuring both occupants. Both driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash highlights dangers posed by driver inexperience on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 74th Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:07 PM. The vehicle involved was a sedan traveling north, driven by a 33-year-old male with a valid New York license. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both the driver and the 23-year-old male front passenger were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and remained conscious. The collision impacted the sedan's right rear bumper and center back end. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash underscores the risks posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A speeding SUV struck a motorcycle head-on on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. The SUV driver was cited for unsafe speed, highlighting reckless driving as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:54 on 86th Street near 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2022 Ford SUV and a motorcycle, both traveling eastbound. The SUV impacted the motorcycle on its left side doors, with the motorcycle's center front end taking the impact. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver, also the sole occupant, sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly identifies unsafe speed by the SUV driver as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle rider. This crash underscores the dangers of excessive speed in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to the collision despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dahill Road near Avenue P in Brooklyn at 3:20 AM. The involved vehicle, a 2016 Honda SUV, was making a left turn when it struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s failure to observe traffic controls and maintain attention directly caused the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by distracted driving at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.

• Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01

Dec 30 - A Tesla SUV traveling east on the Belt Parkway ramp crashed head-on, injuring both occupants. The driver and rear passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 Tesla SUV traveling eastbound on the Belt Parkway ramp collided frontally, causing injuries to both vehicle occupants. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, and the left rear passenger, a 62-year-old man, were both injured with complaints of pain and nausea, suffering neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained center front end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 28 - A sedan making a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue struck a 38-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Stillwell Avenue was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was reported to be in shock with minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the U-turn maneuver. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver for not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during complex maneuvers like U-turns in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - A Lexus SUV making a right turn struck a northbound Ford sedan parked on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:40 on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2010 Lexus SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, collided with a 2012 Ford sedan that was parked and facing north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - Two sedans collided on 76th Street. One driver backed unsafely and struck another sedan. The backing driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe backing and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1935 76th Street in Brooklyn at 1:33 a.m. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was backing unsafely and struck the front of another sedan traveling straight. The backing driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash underscores the danger of unsafe backing and distracted driving, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A bus hit a stopped sedan on Stillwell Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cite driver illness as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Stillwell Avenue struck the rear of a sedan that was stopped in traffic near Avenue S in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and trauma to his entire body. He remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver was incapacitated. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control due to sudden illness, leading to a rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.

NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.

• Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 16 - A 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn struck her head-on. The impact caused back injuries, leaving her conscious but hurt. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at midnight on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old female bicyclist, traveling north and wearing a helmet, was struck at the center front end by a 2014 Honda SUV making a left turn eastbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and the crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A pick-up truck turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered internal injuries, including head and arm wounds. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers at busy city crossings.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck was making a left turn on W 6 St near Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 7:17 p.m. when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. Both victims, a 67-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl, were injured—sustaining head and arm injuries respectively—and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both injuries. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the truck hit the pedestrians directly during the turn. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban environments, especially during complex maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A 40-year-old man crossing Benson Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Benson Avenue at an intersection, obeying the crossing signal. The collision occurred at 12:10 PM in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south, was making a left turn when the vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. Vehicle damage was not reported. The data highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing pedestrian fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a Jeep making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights critical driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19