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 25
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 4
▸ Concussion 26
▸ Whiplash 61
▸ Contusion/Bruise 172
▸ Abrasion 152
▸ Pain/Nausea 44
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 66
- 2011 BMW Utility Vehicle (FA50564) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (544CGA) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Land Rover Suburban (KWT7091) – 28 times • 6 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray BMW Suburban (LAX7392) – 26 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Jeep Spor (L62UBR) – 25 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 66: Afternoons turn bloody, nights don’t forgive
Precinct 66: Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 11, 2025
Just before dusk on Dec 5, at 9 Avenue and 50 Street, a driver in an SUV hit a 33-year-old in the crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Dec 3 at 18 Avenue and 59 Street: a driver making a left in a sedan hit a 74-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. NYC Open Data
- Dec 2 near 948 50 Street: a driver in a sedan hit a 13-year-old boy not at an intersection. NYC Open Data
- Nov 30 on Coney Island Avenue near 1312: a driver hit an 82-year-old man crossing midblock; he suffered severe lacerations. NYC Open Data
The toll here is not a headline; it’s a count
Since 2022, Precinct 66 has recorded 26 deaths and 3,244 injuries in 5,333 crashes. NYC Open Data
People walking paid the highest price: 13 pedestrians killed and 864 injured. People on bikes: 4 killed and 543 injured. NYC Open Data
SUV drivers are tied to the most harm to people on foot here: 364 pedestrian injuries and deaths, compared with 275 for sedans. Trucks are linked to 34. NYC Open Data
When the streets go lethal
Deaths stack up in the afternoon and evening, peaking around 3 PM, 6 PM, 9 PM, and 10 PM. NYC Open Data
Police reports often list driver behaviors we can fix. Failure to yield shows up in this week’s crash. Distraction appears again and again in fatal records. NYC Open Data
At Coney Island Avenue and Ditmas Avenue, a 16-year-old on an e-bike was killed when a box truck driver turned right. That was Aug 19, 2024. NYC Open Data (Crash 4749410)
Corners that keep breaking people
Fort Hamilton Parkway leads this precinct’s pain, with four deaths recorded along it. Caton Avenue follows with three. Ocean Parkway is another deep wound. NYC Open Data
These are places the 66th Precinct and DOT can work now: daylighting, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at wide crossings; center-line hardening and protected space where people bike. Targeted enforcement at these corners in the hours when the killing spikes. NYC Open Data
“Why can’t our officials prevent this kind of predictable incident?” Streetsblog NYC
The policy levers are on the table
City Hall has the power to lower speeds. Albany already passed Sammy’s Law. The city can set safer limits on local streets. Our neighbors below Canal Street are seeing 20 MPH zones roll out; the rest of us need that urgency. NYC DOT/Recent Policy History
State lawmakers also have a bill aimed at the worst repeat offenders. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations. Details and a script are on our Take Action page.
Your local officials for this area are Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Robert Carroll, and State Senator Steve Chan. Have they pushed these measures? What gives?
Do the simple things first
- Fix the known corners: Fort Hamilton Parkway, Caton Avenue, Ocean Parkway. Harden them. Give people walking the head start. Enforce yielding in the peak hours. NYC Open Data
- Lower the default speed where people live and cross. Roll 20 MPH to residential streets. Take Action
- Stop the repeat offenders. Pass speed limiters for superspeeders. Take Action
One man went down at 9th and 50th at dusk. There will be another dusk. Do the work now. NYC Open Data
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed here in the past month?
▸ Where are the worst spots?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Who represents this area, and what can they do?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-11
- A Car Driver Ripped Off a Woman’s Leg in Broad Daylight, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-12-10
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 66 Police Precinct 66 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB12, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 66
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Brooklyn Three-Car Crash Injures Four▸Jun 15 - Steel slammed steel in Brooklyn before dawn. A Chevy hit a Volvo, then a police car. Four people hurt. Two were NYPD. The driver of the Chevy was arrested. Sirens silent. Lights flashing. Streets left scarred.
ABC7 reported on June 15, 2025, that a three-car crash at Avenue U and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn injured four people, including two NYPD officers. The article states, “Police say a 25-year-old man was traveling north on Coney Island Avenue in a Chevrolet Suburban when he collided with the driver of a Volvo traveling west on Avenue U.” The impact pushed the Chevy into a marked police car, which had its lights on but no sirens. The 25-year-old Chevy driver was arrested at the scene. Both his passengers and two officers were hospitalized in stable condition. No injuries were reported in the Volvo. The incident highlights the dangers at busy intersections and the risks faced by all road users, including police. Authorities continue to investigate the cause.
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Brooklyn Three-Car Crash Injures Four,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-15
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes▸Jun 14 - A child steps from a bus. A cyclist strikes. Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will vanish. City listens to complaints, not data. Streets stay dangerous. Cyclists and children caught in the crossfire. Policy shifts, safety left behind.
CBS New York reported on June 14, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams will remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after several crashes, including one involving a child exiting a school bus. The mayor cited 'community concerns' and stated, 'After several incidents—including some involving children...we decided to adjust the current design.' City Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the move, calling it 'pure politics' and warning, 'He is going to make this area less safe for pedestrians, for cyclists.' The article highlights tension between local complaints and street safety policy. No driver error is cited; the crash involved a cyclist and a child. The decision raises questions about how New York responds to vulnerable road users and whether removing infrastructure addresses underlying dangers.
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-06-14
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections▸Jun 12 - Concrete and granite now guard Brooklyn corners. Barriers force drivers to slow, protect cyclists, and clear sightlines. Seventy-nine crashes last year on Ocean Avenue alone. The city moves slow, but hard edges cut risk where cars once ruled.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 12, 2025, that the Department of Transportation will install hard barriers at six Brooklyn intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The new design 'daylights' corners, using concrete, granite, and planters to keep cars back and create mini-protected bike lanes. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The agency targeted intersections with a history of turning crashes—Ocean Avenue saw 79 crashes in 2024, injuring 75 people, including 15 pedestrians and 13 cyclists. Advocates praised the move but called for faster, broader use of hard infrastructure. The article notes that most pedestrian injuries and deaths in New York occur at intersections, and that keeping corners clear is standard in other states. DOT opposes removing parking without barriers, citing risks of faster, more dangerous turns.
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DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-12
11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Avenue I Crosswalk▸Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
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SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
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Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 15 - Steel slammed steel in Brooklyn before dawn. A Chevy hit a Volvo, then a police car. Four people hurt. Two were NYPD. The driver of the Chevy was arrested. Sirens silent. Lights flashing. Streets left scarred.
ABC7 reported on June 15, 2025, that a three-car crash at Avenue U and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn injured four people, including two NYPD officers. The article states, “Police say a 25-year-old man was traveling north on Coney Island Avenue in a Chevrolet Suburban when he collided with the driver of a Volvo traveling west on Avenue U.” The impact pushed the Chevy into a marked police car, which had its lights on but no sirens. The 25-year-old Chevy driver was arrested at the scene. Both his passengers and two officers were hospitalized in stable condition. No injuries were reported in the Volvo. The incident highlights the dangers at busy intersections and the risks faced by all road users, including police. Authorities continue to investigate the cause.
- Brooklyn Three-Car Crash Injures Four, ABC7, Published 2025-06-15
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Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes▸Jun 14 - A child steps from a bus. A cyclist strikes. Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will vanish. City listens to complaints, not data. Streets stay dangerous. Cyclists and children caught in the crossfire. Policy shifts, safety left behind.
CBS New York reported on June 14, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams will remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after several crashes, including one involving a child exiting a school bus. The mayor cited 'community concerns' and stated, 'After several incidents—including some involving children...we decided to adjust the current design.' City Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the move, calling it 'pure politics' and warning, 'He is going to make this area less safe for pedestrians, for cyclists.' The article highlights tension between local complaints and street safety policy. No driver error is cited; the crash involved a cyclist and a child. The decision raises questions about how New York responds to vulnerable road users and whether removing infrastructure addresses underlying dangers.
-
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-06-14
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
-
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
12
DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections▸Jun 12 - Concrete and granite now guard Brooklyn corners. Barriers force drivers to slow, protect cyclists, and clear sightlines. Seventy-nine crashes last year on Ocean Avenue alone. The city moves slow, but hard edges cut risk where cars once ruled.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 12, 2025, that the Department of Transportation will install hard barriers at six Brooklyn intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The new design 'daylights' corners, using concrete, granite, and planters to keep cars back and create mini-protected bike lanes. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The agency targeted intersections with a history of turning crashes—Ocean Avenue saw 79 crashes in 2024, injuring 75 people, including 15 pedestrians and 13 cyclists. Advocates praised the move but called for faster, broader use of hard infrastructure. The article notes that most pedestrian injuries and deaths in New York occur at intersections, and that keeping corners clear is standard in other states. DOT opposes removing parking without barriers, citing risks of faster, more dangerous turns.
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DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-12
11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Avenue I Crosswalk▸Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
9
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
7
Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
4
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 14 - A child steps from a bus. A cyclist strikes. Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane will vanish. City listens to complaints, not data. Streets stay dangerous. Cyclists and children caught in the crossfire. Policy shifts, safety left behind.
CBS New York reported on June 14, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams will remove three blocks of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after several crashes, including one involving a child exiting a school bus. The mayor cited 'community concerns' and stated, 'After several incidents—including some involving children...we decided to adjust the current design.' City Council Member Lincoln Restler criticized the move, calling it 'pure politics' and warning, 'He is going to make this area less safe for pedestrians, for cyclists.' The article highlights tension between local complaints and street safety policy. No driver error is cited; the crash involved a cyclist and a child. The decision raises questions about how New York responds to vulnerable road users and whether removing infrastructure addresses underlying dangers.
- Brooklyn Bike Lane Removed After Crashes, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-14
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
12
DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections▸Jun 12 - Concrete and granite now guard Brooklyn corners. Barriers force drivers to slow, protect cyclists, and clear sightlines. Seventy-nine crashes last year on Ocean Avenue alone. The city moves slow, but hard edges cut risk where cars once ruled.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 12, 2025, that the Department of Transportation will install hard barriers at six Brooklyn intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The new design 'daylights' corners, using concrete, granite, and planters to keep cars back and create mini-protected bike lanes. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The agency targeted intersections with a history of turning crashes—Ocean Avenue saw 79 crashes in 2024, injuring 75 people, including 15 pedestrians and 13 cyclists. Advocates praised the move but called for faster, broader use of hard infrastructure. The article notes that most pedestrian injuries and deaths in New York occur at intersections, and that keeping corners clear is standard in other states. DOT opposes removing parking without barriers, citing risks of faster, more dangerous turns.
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DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-12
11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Avenue I Crosswalk▸Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
9
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
7
Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
4
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
- Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-13
12
DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections▸Jun 12 - Concrete and granite now guard Brooklyn corners. Barriers force drivers to slow, protect cyclists, and clear sightlines. Seventy-nine crashes last year on Ocean Avenue alone. The city moves slow, but hard edges cut risk where cars once ruled.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 12, 2025, that the Department of Transportation will install hard barriers at six Brooklyn intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The new design 'daylights' corners, using concrete, granite, and planters to keep cars back and create mini-protected bike lanes. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The agency targeted intersections with a history of turning crashes—Ocean Avenue saw 79 crashes in 2024, injuring 75 people, including 15 pedestrians and 13 cyclists. Advocates praised the move but called for faster, broader use of hard infrastructure. The article notes that most pedestrian injuries and deaths in New York occur at intersections, and that keeping corners clear is standard in other states. DOT opposes removing parking without barriers, citing risks of faster, more dangerous turns.
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DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-12
11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Avenue I Crosswalk▸Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
11
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
-
NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
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SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
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Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 12 - Concrete and granite now guard Brooklyn corners. Barriers force drivers to slow, protect cyclists, and clear sightlines. Seventy-nine crashes last year on Ocean Avenue alone. The city moves slow, but hard edges cut risk where cars once ruled.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 12, 2025, that the Department of Transportation will install hard barriers at six Brooklyn intersections to protect cyclists and pedestrians. The new design 'daylights' corners, using concrete, granite, and planters to keep cars back and create mini-protected bike lanes. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' The agency targeted intersections with a history of turning crashes—Ocean Avenue saw 79 crashes in 2024, injuring 75 people, including 15 pedestrians and 13 cyclists. Advocates praised the move but called for faster, broader use of hard infrastructure. The article notes that most pedestrian injuries and deaths in New York occur at intersections, and that keeping corners clear is standard in other states. DOT opposes removing parking without barriers, citing risks of faster, more dangerous turns.
- DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-12
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Avenue I Crosswalk▸Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
9
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
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Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 11 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Avenue I. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list no clear cause. The driver was uninjured.
A 59-year-old woman was struck by a BMW SUV while crossing Avenue I at East 7th Street in Brooklyn. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The driver, a 39-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no clear cause for the collision. No other injuries were reported.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones▸Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
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NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones,
amny,
Published 2025-06-11
10
Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
9
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
7
Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 11 - City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.
amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.
- NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, amny, Published 2025-06-11
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Pickup Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 59th Street▸Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
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SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
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Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 10 - A pickup truck hit a 25-year-old man near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. Police list no clear cause. The street saw blood and confusion.
A pickup truck traveling west struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian near 1257 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not at an intersection. The impact came from the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, described as a contusion. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are documented in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was not using any safety equipment, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured, while vehicle occupants were unhurt.
9
SUV Door Strikes Cyclist on 58th Street▸Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
7
SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
7
Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
4
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 9 - A 61-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked SUV on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left her with head and internal injuries. No injuries reported among vehicle occupants.
A crash occurred at 1418 58th Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and sustained head and internal injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary at the time, with its driver present and uninjured. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or improper opening of doors are cited in the data. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Strikes Child Cyclist on 42nd Street▸Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
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Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 7 - An SUV hit an 11-year-old boy riding a scooter on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. The child was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles moved straight. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV driver was uninjured.
An 11-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by a Toyota SUV on 42nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the SUV and the scooter were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The child was ejected from his scooter and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the severe risks faced by young cyclists on city streets, especially when larger vehicles are involved.
7
Moped Strikes Teen Pedestrian on 57th Street▸Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
4
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 7 - A moped hit a 15-year-old boy in Brooklyn. The teen was not at an intersection. He emerged from behind a parked car. The moped’s front end struck him. Police list driver inattention and inexperience. The boy suffered arm abrasions. He was conscious.
A moped traveling north on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the moped’s center front end hit the boy, causing abrasions to his arm. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience” as contributing factors. The moped was operated by a 12-year-old boy, who was listed as the driver. The injured pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive and inexperienced drivers, especially around parked vehicles and outside intersections.
7
String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge▸Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
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String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-07
6
Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
4
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
3
Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
28
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 7 - A string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge cut two cyclists. One suffered a slashed throat and blood loss, the other needed stitches. The string’s source remains unclear. Kite fighting blamed, but city action lags. Riders bleed. System fails.
Gothamist (2025-06-07) reports two cyclists were injured by a string suspended across the Marine Parkway Bridge. One cyclist, Robert Hillebrand, suffered a severed windpipe and required blood transfusions. Another, Jennifer Noble, received stitches and a broken finger. Police said the string was likely from kite fighting, a practice where glass-coated strings are used to cut opponents' kites. Witnesses described a yellow nylon string stretched across the bike lane. The NYPD found no criminality. The city parks department bans kite fighting but enforcement is lacking. Danny Mundy, a local civic leader, said, “It’s absolutely dangerous and unacceptable.” Previous injuries and lawsuits linked to kite string in the area highlight ongoing risks for cyclists and wildlife. No driver involvement was reported, but the incident exposes gaps in infrastructure and enforcement.
- String Slices Cyclists On Parkway Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-07
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Teens Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash▸Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 6 - A crash on 41st Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway left two teens ejected and hurt. One suffered leg injuries, the other arm wounds. Both showed signs of shock and pain. The SUV’s front end took the brunt. No clear cause listed.
A collision involving a KIA SUV on 41st Street at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn resulted in two teenagers being ejected and injured. According to the police report, a 15-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, both riding or hanging on the outside of the vehicle, suffered abrasions and bodily injuries to their limbs. The report lists their emotional states as shock and consciousness, respectively. The SUV sustained damage to the left front bumper. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The police report notes both teens were not using safety equipment and were ejected. Other occupants, including adults and notified persons, were not reported as injured. The cause remains unspecified in official records.
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SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Church Avenue▸Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 4 - SUV hit e-bike on Church Avenue. E-bike rider thrown, arm gashed. Crash left one injured. Streets stayed silent. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn night, another wound.
An SUV collided with an e-bike on Church Avenue near Chester Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the e-bike was heading straight. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The crash left the e-bike rider conscious but hurt. No other injuries were reported.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks▸Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
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Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
Jun 3 - A Jeep fleeing police tore through a Brooklyn fence and crashed onto L train tracks. Twisted metal and barbed wire marked the wreck. Subway service stalled. The driver, unhurt, was arrested. The night echoed with sirens and shock.
According to The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-03), a driver in a Jeep sped away from police after being stopped for illegal tinted windows. Officers from the 75th Precinct gave chase. The driver lost control near East 105th Street and Farragut Road, smashing through a fence and landing the vehicle on the Manhattan-bound L train tracks. Eyewitnesses described the chaos: 'Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.' The crash left the Jeep mangled and caused overnight subway delays. Police took the uninjured driver into custody at the scene. Charges are pending. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the vulnerability of transit infrastructure to reckless driving.
- Police Chase Ends With Jeep On Tracks, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-03
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SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash▸May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 28 - A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.
A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.
26
Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars▸May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
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Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
21
SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
20
Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
19
Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 26 - A boy slipped between moving subway cars in Brooklyn. His leg caught. Firefighters and police freed him. Blood on steel. He left for the hospital, stable. The train rolled on. The gap remains.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-26), a 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after slipping while crossing between cars on a moving M train near Myrtle Ave.-Broadway station. The article states, "His right leg got stuck and he needed to be freed by FDNY personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit." The boy suffered a leg injury and was transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. No driver error is involved, but the incident highlights ongoing risks in subway design and enforcement. Crossing between cars remains a hazardous gap in transit safety, especially for young passengers.
- Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash▸May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
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Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 25 - A woman stepped from her car after a crash in Bed-Stuy. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. He crashed again, abandoned the SUV, and fled. She died at the hospital. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old woman was killed after a minor collision near Van Buren St. and Marcus Garvey Blvd. in Brooklyn. After the initial crash, the Chevy Trax driver struck the woman as she exited her vehicle, then drove against traffic on Lafayette Ave., hitting two parked cars before fleeing on foot. Witness Shane Bridges described, "They dragged her like to the middle of the street, and then they turned wrong up Lafayette and she was just left there." The SUV had temporary paper plates. The incident highlights the dangers posed by reckless driving and hit-and-run behavior, especially when drivers ignore traffic direction and abandon crash scenes.
- Driver Runs Down Woman After Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-25
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SUV Turns Left, Moped Rider Thrown and Hurt▸May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 21 - On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.
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Teen Cyclist Injured Striking Parked Sedan▸May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 20 - A 16-year-old cyclist hit a parked sedan on 56th Street. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. No other injuries reported.
A 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 56th Street in Brooklyn struck the left front bumper of a parked 2023 Toyota sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and minor burns and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other injuries were reported. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors were identified in the data.
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Sedan Strikes Moped on Cortelyou Road▸May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.
May 19 - A sedan hit a moped at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd. The moped driver suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A sedan and a moped collided at E 8 St and Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured, suffering abrasions and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the moped. No pedestrians were involved. The moped driver held a permit. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify injuries for the sedan occupants.