No More Waiting for Dead Bodies

A pedestrian crossing with the signal on Utica Avenue at Kings Highway was struck and injured. He suffered abrasions to his arm but remained conscious.

A male pedestrian was hit while crossing Utica Avenue at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal and was not at an intersection. He sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details were provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the risks faced by those on foot, even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 75-year-old man crossing Avenue J with the signal suffered a head injury. The crash left him bruised but conscious. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was hit while crossing Avenue J at East 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal and sustained a head contusion. He remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or any contributing driver errors. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

A moped and sedan collided on Kings Hwy. Two people were hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal struck flesh. Blood on the street. Brooklyn night, danger at the crossroads.

A crash on Kings Hwy at Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan. Two people were injured: a 26-year-old moped driver and a 24-year-old rear passenger, both partially ejected and suffering leg injuries. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan was making a left turn while the moped went straight. No helmet or signal use was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers turn without care. No blame is placed on those hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-04

A driver fled a Brooklyn traffic stop, dragging an officer with the car. The officer was hurt. The suspect vanished south on Coney Island Avenue. The search continues. Metal, flesh, and fear on Ocean Parkway.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a driver fled a traffic stop near Ocean Parkway and Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay, dragging an NYPD officer with a black Honda Pilot. The officer suffered minor injuries. ABC7 quotes, "the 36-year-old suspect fled the attempted traffic stop, dragging the officer as he drove away." Police said the driver was wanted for a prior infraction. The incident highlights the risks of traffic enforcement and the dangers posed by drivers who evade police, putting both officers and bystanders at risk.

• Driver Drags Officer Fleeing Traffic Stop, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

SUV with bad brakes struck on Kings Hwy. Three occupants hurt. One woman bled from the leg. Police cite defective brakes. The street saw chaos. Metal, flesh, shock.

A Nissan SUV traveling south on Kings Hwy at Foster Ave crashed, injuring three occupants. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Brakes Defective.' One 68-year-old woman, the driver, suffered a leg injury and minor bleeding. Two other occupants, both infants, sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The police highlight defective brakes as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV slammed into stopped car on Avenue I. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and flesh collide. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

Two SUVs collided on Avenue I near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, traveling east, struck it from behind. A 32-year-old woman driving the stopped vehicle suffered a neck injury. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three hurt, two elderly, in Brooklyn crash. Sedans and moped collide at unsafe speed. Neck injuries, shock, ejection. Police cite speed and failure to yield. Streets remain harsh for the vulnerable.

A crash at 5001 Kings Hwy in Brooklyn left three people injured, including two elderly passengers. According to the police report, sedans and a moped collided while traveling straight. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. One driver was ejected. Neck injuries and shock were reported among those hurt. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and yield rules. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.

• Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Sedans collided on Foster Avenue. One passenger, age 69, suffered back and whiplash injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A rear-end collision between two sedans on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn left a 69-year-old passenger injured with back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was seated in the front and was conscious at the scene. Other occupants reported no injuries. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.

• Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-24

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22

A sedan struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue H. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Failure to yield caused the crash. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous at night.

A sedan hit a 27-year-old e-bike rider at Avenue H and East 56th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The crash happened late at night. The e-bike rider was conscious after the impact. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The report does not mention injuries to the sedan driver. The streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Ambulance and sedan crashed on Glenwood Road. Two drivers injured—one with crush injuries, one with concussion. Impact tore bumpers and quarter panels. No clear cause. Brooklyn street, midday, chaos.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at Glenwood Road and East 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other. The 23-year-old sedan driver suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The 53-year-old ambulance driver sustained a concussion and back injury. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front of the ambulance and the left front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City will rip out a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane calmed a deadly stretch. Drivers still parked illegally. Children darted into traffic. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face more danger. Policy shifts, safety slips. Streets stay lethal.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Adams will remove the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a corridor known for high crash rates. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'before this bike lane from 2018 to 2022 this is the area that had the second largest numbers of pedestrian fatalities and crashes in the city.' The lane faced opposition from some Hasidic leaders, citing children running into the lane from illegally parked cars and buses. Despite tweaks—school bus zones, daylighted corners, no standing areas—drivers kept parking illegally, blocking sightlines and endangering children. The city rarely removes protected lanes, but Adams acted after political pressure. Moving the lane to Classon Avenue, as some demand, would force cyclists onto a chaotic BQE ramp. The decision highlights persistent driver violations and policy gaps that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-13

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.

• Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11

A moped struck another vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. One driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as a key factor. The crash left the street marked by confusion and pain.

A moped traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with another vehicle while making a right turn at E 53rd Street. According to the police report, one driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The moped's front end took the brunt of the impact. No other injuries were specified in the report. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left on Avenue U. Moped struck. Two teens thrown, legs broken. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience. Metal twisted. Night split by impact.

Two vehicles collided at Avenue U and E 66 St in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck a moped going straight. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and inexperienced. Two moped riders, ages 17 and 18, were ejected and suffered leg fractures. The moped was demolished. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was not. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both vehicles. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs slammed front to front on Foster Avenue. One driver, a woman, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Police list all causes as unspecified.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, including a 55-year-old male driver and two passengers, were also injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision, with damage to the left front bumpers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Safety equipment is noted for both drivers, but no helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The police report provides no further narrative or explanation for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04