Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 63?
No More Waiting for Dead Bodies
Precinct 63: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025
The Numbers That Don’t Lie
Seven dead. Thirty-eight seriously hurt. That’s the toll on the streets of Precinct 63 since 2022. These are not just numbers—they are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, two more lives ended. Over 800 people injured. The blood dries, but the pain lingers.
The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight
Just this spring, a 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue. The cause: unsafe speed. Last winter, a 57-year-old man died in a fiery crash on Kings Highway. The cause: unsafe speed. On Flatlands Avenue, a 24-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver kept going. She never made it home. NYC crash data
Leadership: Promises and Silence
The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. But the carnage continues. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again.” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. The city talks about plans. The plans gather dust. “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on? We got word last fall that there was a pause, but an indefinite pause and I don’t know what that means. There’s been no conversation, no updates.” said Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes.
The Role of Precinct 63
Precinct 63 can act. Officers can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. They can respond to dangerous conditions and protect the most vulnerable. They just need to know it matters. The silence is a choice.
Call to Action: Make Them Hear You
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer streets. Every day of delay is another family shattered.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 63 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 63?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 63?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-28
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 46
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 63 Police Precinct 63 sits in Brooklyn, District 46, AD 41, SD 19.
It contains Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB18, Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Marine Park-Plumb Island, Mcguire Fields, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 63
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue N. A woman in the front seat took a hit to the neck. Metal twisted. Engines cooled. The street stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue N at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 49 and 30. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left front of one SUV and the right side of the other. The crash left one passenger injured and others shaken. No driver errors were identified in the report.
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St▸A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.
A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.
3Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.
Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush▸SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.
A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn▸A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.
A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
SUV Driver Distracted, Chest Injury on Flatlands Ave▸SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
SUV slammed front-first on Flatlands Ave. Driver hurt, chest bruised. Police cite distraction. No pedestrians struck. System failed to protect.
A station wagon/SUV crashed on Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed but not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV struck with its center front end while entering a parked position. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before distraction. Systemic danger remains when drivers lose focus.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
2SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn▸Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.
A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place▸Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn▸A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.
2Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.
Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.
A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
2Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.
Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.