About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 10
▸ Crush Injuries 16
▸ Severe Bleeding 18
▸ Severe Lacerations 14
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 86
▸ Contusion/Bruise 74
▸ Abrasion 71
▸ Pain/Nausea 13
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 63
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Black BMW 4S (TDC5535) – 118 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2014 Black Harle Motorcycle (195AE6) – 107 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Gray BMW Utility Vehicle (RVPM66) – 91 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 63: Flatbush speed, four deaths, and a thin margin for life
Precinct 63: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Flatbush and Marine Park do not forgive. Since 2022, four people are dead on Precinct 63 streets, with hundreds more hurt, most of them car occupants but walkers take heavy blows too, including four pedestrian deaths and 314 injuries (NYC Open Data). The clock tells a story. Injuries spike after school and into the night — the worst hours run 14:00–22:00, with deaths logged at 12, 19, 20, 21, and 23 (NYC Open Data). Unsafe speed shadows the precinct.
Utica and Flatbush: where bodies break
One man, 31, died at Utica Avenue at Avenue N. He was a pedestrian, struck outside an intersection. Police data says the SUV driver was unlicensed (CrashID 4504756). Another pedestrian, a 60‑year‑old man, was killed near Flatbush Avenue at Hendrickson Place just before 4 a.m.; two vehicles show damage, a SUV and a parked wood‑chipper truck (CrashID 4771642). A 24‑year‑old woman died on Flatlands Avenue; the record lists her as crossing outside a crosswalk when a Ford sedan hit her (CrashID 4539504). These are lines from forms. They are also lives.
On Kings Highway at Avenue M, a 57‑year‑old driver died after a high‑speed crash involving two sedans; the dataset flags unsafe speed and a fatal burn (CrashID 4776867). On Flatbush at Avenue U, a 30‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed; speed again, this time into the side of a fire apparatus (CrashID 4815725).
The corridors that don’t quit
The map bleeds at Utica Avenue and Flatbush Avenue. Utica logs a death and 114 injuries. Flatbush adds 154 injuries. The Belt Parkway cuts through with 232 injuries. Avenue J and Avenue K stack dozens more serious hurts (NYC Open Data – top intersections). The heaviest harm falls on people outside cars: pedestrians see two deaths from sedans and two from SUVs in this period (NYC Open Data – causes of pedestrian injuries).
Speed is the constant. In the precinct roll‑up, “unsafe speed” ties to multiple deaths and injuries. In just the last year, crashes are up more than 30% compared to last year‑to‑date, with injuries up more than 50% and serious injuries up 60% (Period Stats).
Night falls; the sirens rise
The evening hours cut deep. Injuries climb after school release and stay high into late night. Deaths land at noon, then again from 7 p.m. through 11 p.m. (hourly distribution). People still wait at the same corners. Utica. Flatbush. The Belt. The pattern holds.
What would stop the bleeding here?
Start with the hotspots. Daylight the corners on Utica and Flatbush. Add hardened left turns and leading pedestrian intervals at the worst crossings. Narrow the lanes where speeds climb, especially near Avenue J/K and the Belt frontage. Target repeat speeding and failure‑to‑yield at evening peaks. These fixes match the crash pattern in the city’s own data (NYC Open Data).
Then go citywide. Lower the default speed to 20 mph. Advocates have already laid out the path, and the city has the power. Slower traffic saves lives. Call for it, and for technology that stops the worst drivers from speeding again. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require speed‑limiters on cars that rack up violations. Victims’ families know the cost of waiting. Join them and take one concrete step today.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (includes CrashIDs cited) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- The 1.5 Percent of Drivers Who Cause 21 Percent of Pedestrian Deaths, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-20
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
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
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 26 - 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.
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Driver of Sedan Turning Left Hits Motorcyclist▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan turned left into a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The 35-year-old rider suffered a leg injury and abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A sedan turning left collided with a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and complained of abrasions. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcycle rider was licensed. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the motorcycle had center front-end damage. The report records the rider as injured and lists no other victims.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Utica▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a passenger with head trauma and two drivers with back and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention.
Two sedans traveling north on Utica Avenue collided when one driver rear-ended the other. A 47-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. The two drivers, a 54-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were injured — listed with back and arm injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Police recorded point of impact as center front on one vehicle and center back on the other. The report lists the drivers as licensed; no other contributing factors are specified.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 26 - 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.
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Driver of Sedan Turning Left Hits Motorcyclist▸Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan turned left into a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The 35-year-old rider suffered a leg injury and abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A sedan turning left collided with a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and complained of abrasions. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcycle rider was licensed. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the motorcycle had center front-end damage. The report records the rider as injured and lists no other victims.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Utica▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a passenger with head trauma and two drivers with back and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention.
Two sedans traveling north on Utica Avenue collided when one driver rear-ended the other. A 47-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. The two drivers, a 54-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were injured — listed with back and arm injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Police recorded point of impact as center front on one vehicle and center back on the other. The report lists the drivers as licensed; no other contributing factors are specified.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan turned left into a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The 35-year-old rider suffered a leg injury and abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A sedan turning left collided with a motorcycle at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and complained of abrasions. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." The sedan driver was licensed; the motorcycle rider was licensed. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the motorcycle had center front-end damage. The report records the rider as injured and lists no other victims.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Utica▸Jul 24 - A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a passenger with head trauma and two drivers with back and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention.
Two sedans traveling north on Utica Avenue collided when one driver rear-ended the other. A 47-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. The two drivers, a 54-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were injured — listed with back and arm injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Police recorded point of impact as center front on one vehicle and center back on the other. The report lists the drivers as licensed; no other contributing factors are specified.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 24 - A distracted driver rear-ended another sedan on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a passenger with head trauma and two drivers with back and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention.
Two sedans traveling north on Utica Avenue collided when one driver rear-ended the other. A 47-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. The two drivers, a 54-year-old man and a 59-year-old man, were injured — listed with back and arm injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Police recorded point of impact as center front on one vehicle and center back on the other. The report lists the drivers as licensed; no other contributing factors are specified.
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SUV Disregarded Signal, Hit E-Scooter Rider▸Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 23 - A driver in an SUV ignored traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man on a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J. The rider suffered a fractured arm and lower-arm injuries. Police recorded traffic-control disregard.
A driver in an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a 43-year-old man riding a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The rider was injured, with a reported fracture to his elbow/lower arm and a dislocation. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was the contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north; the SUV was traveling west. The e-scooter sustained roof damage; police recorded no damage to the SUV. The e-scooter operator’s permit status is noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian▸Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 23 - The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Avenue O. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction at the scene.
The driver of an SUV hit a 28-year-old woman as she crossed Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was reported in shock. "According to the police report ..." the driver was inattentive and distracted. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had one occupant. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
9
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
9
Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
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Distracted SUV Crashes While Parking▸Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
12
Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 20 - The driver of an SUV crashed while entering a parked position on Flatlands Ave. He suffered a chest contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a 2006 SUV entered a parked position and struck with the vehicle's center front end, damaging the center front of the vehicle. The driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a chest contusion. Two other occupants were listed and not reported injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the main contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the listed error. The report notes the driver was using a lap belt and harness and that no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt▸Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 18 - 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.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
9
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
14
Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
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Tow Truck Rear-Ends Pickup on Avenue U▸Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 14 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a pickup on Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a tow truck hit the left rear bumper of a pick-up truck on Avenue U. Both vehicles were traveling east. A 67-year-old man was injured; he suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened." The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Police recorded left-front impact to the tow truck and left-rear impact to the pick-up. Both drivers were licensed and the collision caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.
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Five-Sedan Chain-Reaction on Baughman Place▸Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 12 - Five sedans collided northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. A 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."
Five sedans crashed northbound on Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 53-year-old female passenger suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors are recorded in the data. Points of impact include a center back end and multiple right- and left-rear quarter panels across the five vehicles. The vehicles carried several occupants; others were listed as involved but not injured in the report. The police record documents the injured passenger and vehicle damage and does not assign a specific cause beyond the unspecified contributing factors.
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Right-Turning Sedan Crushes Front Passenger▸Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 12 - A driver turned right on Avenue T and struck a front-seat passenger. She suffered head and crush injuries. Police logged damage to the car’s right side. The injured woman was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver error was listed.
A driver in a 2021 Nissan sedan made a right turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and struck the front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who suffered head and crush injuries. “According to the police report …” the woman suffered head and crush injuries and the vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious after the crash and was wearing a lap belt and harness, per the police record.
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Driver in Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers▸Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 12 - The driver of a sedan on Flatbush Avenue was in a crash. Two 23-year-old male passengers suffered concussions. One had a head injury; the other had a back injury. Police listed no driver errors.
A driver in a Ford sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J was involved in a crash that injured two passengers. According to the police report, both victims are 23-year-old men who suffered concussions—one with a head injury and the other with a back injury. The driver, identified in the report as a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained right rear bumper damage. Both injured passengers were conscious and not ejected at the scene; occupant contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified."
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Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road▸Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 11 - 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.
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Distraction, Improper Lane Use Injure Two on Utica▸Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 10 - An SUV driver and a sedan driver collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old woman suffered head injuries. A 75-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cited distraction and improper lane use.
Two drivers were injured when a sedan making a left turn and an SUV going straight collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the sedan, a 75-year-old man, suffered neck trauma. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Individual person records also list 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured drivers. The report notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 10 - 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
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 9 - 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.
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Moped Driver Rear-Ended on Utica Avenue▸Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 9 - A moped driver on Utica Avenue was rear-ended and partially ejected. He suffered a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' by the other driver.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old man riding a Razor 150 moped was struck in the center back end while traveling northeast on Utica Avenue. The driver of the moped was partially ejected and was recorded as conscious with a contusion and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. According to the police report, officers recorded "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Damage was noted to the moped's center back end and to the striking vehicle's center front end. The report lists the moped operator as the injured party; no other contributing driver errors are recorded.
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Sedan Rear-Ended on Ralph Ave; Two Injured▸Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.
Jul 9 - A northbound sedan on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Ave was struck at the center back end. The driver of another vehicle hit the sedan’s center back end; police list the striking vehicle’s point of impact as the left front bumper and its damage as center front end. Two people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old woman driving and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The report notes both injured occupants were using lap belts and harnesses.