Mar 13 - A 75-year-old woman suffered a fractured leg after a collision involving a parked SUV with a defective tow hitch. The impact caused severe lower limb injuries, highlighting vehicle maintenance failures as a critical factor in pedestrian harm in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 4:42 AM in Brooklyn near Church Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a parked Station Wagon/SUV whose tow hitch was defective. The report lists 'Tow Hitch Defective' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a key role. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3. Multiple parked SUVs showed damage consistent with the incident, but no moving vehicle driver errors were cited. The defective tow hitch on the parked vehicle directly contributed to the pedestrian's injury, underscoring systemic dangers posed by poorly maintained vehicle equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained front-end damage. The collision's impact was at the center front ends of both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe speed during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A Jeep tore into a parked Infiniti on Albany Avenue. The driver, a 52-year-old man, sat silent and bleeding from the head. Metal and glass marked the street. The city’s silence pressed in. Emergency lights flickered on Clarkson.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling south on Albany Avenue near Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked Infiniti. The impact was severe enough that a Toyota sedan followed, colliding as well. The report states that a 52-year-old male driver, belted and behind the wheel, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was in shock. The narrative describes the scene as tense and silent, with the injured man remaining motionless. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. The Jeep sustained center front-end damage, while the Infiniti was struck in the center back end. No errors or dangerous behaviors are attributed to the victim in the report. The focus remains on the violent impact and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Brooklyn near East 94th Street. A southbound bicyclist collided with a southbound, parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles in bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 8 - A sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact injured her lower leg and foot, causing contusions. The crash occurred at night on East 98th Street near Hegeman Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south on East 98th Street in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding in the report. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but is not cited as a driver fault. The crash occurred at midnight, highlighting risks at intersections even during low traffic hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A woman crossing with the signal on Winthrop Street was hit by a vehicle. She suffered serious leg and foot injuries. The crash exposes the danger pedestrians face at city intersections.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was struck while crossing with the signal at Winthrop Street and East 98th Street in Brooklyn at 4:40 p.m. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was unspecified and carried one occupant. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash, but her injuries were classified as serious. This case highlights the risks pedestrians encounter even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Lenox Rd in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Lenox Rd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling northwest, was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was going straight south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, suffered minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver’s action of making a left turn into the path of the moped was the critical event leading to the collision. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 27 - Two sedans smashed head-on on Utica Avenue. A 19-year-old woman in the back seat took the brunt. She suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both cars’ front ends crumpled. The street bore the force.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A westbound Honda sedan going straight collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota sedan making a left turn. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. A 19-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of left turns and head-on impacts between vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - Two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue. A 34-year-old woman driving was hurt, her elbow fractured and dislocated. Both cars struck front bumpers. Police cite unspecified driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Ditmas Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:55. The female driver, age 34, was making a left turn when her sedan collided with another sedan going straight. The impact struck the left front bumper of her car and the right front bumper of the other. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a role. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - Two sedans collided on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn as both vehicles made right turns. The crash injured two rear-seat passengers, leaving them with bruises and contusions to the knee and back. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact points.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. Two sedans, a Honda and a Jeep, were both making right turns traveling southeast when they collided. The Honda's right front bumper struck the Jeep's left rear bumper. Neither vehicle sustained visible damage at the impact points. Two occupants in the Jeep, seated in the rear, were injured. A 26-year-old male passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, while a 24-year-old female passenger had contusions and bruises to her back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The collision highlights risks when multiple vehicles execute simultaneous turns in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - A 20-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The victim suffered a hip and upper leg contusion.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 98 St and Saratoga Ave in Brooklyn at 8:43 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2022 Jeep sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her at the center front end. The driver was a licensed female from New York. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report does not specify contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian's crossing action as unspecified. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by left-turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. Three men inside the taxi suffered whiplash and injuries to head, chest, and back. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor according to the police report.

At approximately 4:30 AM on Rutland Road in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper sustained center front end damage. The taxi carried three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver with chest injuries and whiplash, a 23-year-old left rear passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 22-year-old right rear passenger with back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The collision caused serious injuries to the taxi occupants, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after his motorcycle was struck on the right side doors by a car traveling south. The collision caused severe damage to both vehicles and left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision at 19:10 in Brooklyn near E 98 St. The motorcycle, traveling south, was hit on the right side doors by a 2024 Toyota car also traveling south. The car impacted the motorcycle at the center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury with injury severity rated at 3 and was reported to be in shock. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist and does not specify driver errors for the car, but the impact location and damage suggest a failure to maintain safe distance or awareness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - SUV struck a 69-year-old woman crossing Linden Blvd at Rockaway Pkwy. She was incoherent, suffered back injuries. No driver errors listed. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing Linden Blvd at Rockaway Pkwy in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 7:33 PM. The woman was crossing with the signal and suffered back injuries, described as incoherent at the scene. The driver was licensed and the SUV was initially parked before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle had no damage. The report details the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18