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 23
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 6
▸ Whiplash 43
▸ Contusion/Bruise 134
▸ Abrasion 89
▸ Pain/Nausea 22
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.
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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 68
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 101 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 97 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 83 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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Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps
Precinct 68: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Death Toll Grows, One Block at a Time
In Precinct 68, the numbers do not lie. Fifteen people killed. Fifteen seriously injured. Over 1,800 injured since 2022. The dead include the old and the young. A 74-year-old man, crushed at an intersection. A 43-year-old cyclist, killed on the Belt Parkway. A 48-year-old woman, thrown from a bike and left unconscious on 68th Street. The list goes on. Each one had a name. Each one had a place to be. Now there is only silence.
Cars and SUVs do the most damage. They killed four people and left nearly 250 injured or worse. Trucks and buses, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—all have drawn blood here. But the biggest killers are still behind the wheel of a car or SUV. The numbers are plain: SUVs and cars caused four deaths and 244 injuries.
Reckless Driving, Empty Promises
The carnage is not random. It is not fate. It is speed, distraction, and recklessness. In September, a man was killed crossing Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was not paying attention. In June, a cyclist died on the Belt Parkway. The cause: a car, going straight, did not stop. In another case, a woman was thrown from a bike and died on 68th Street. The pattern is clear. The pain is real.
A neighbor, after one crash, said, “She was a nice and kind girl, always smiling.” The grief is bottomless. Another relative said, “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.”
What Has Been Done—and What Has Not
Local leaders have tools. They can lower speed limits. They can redesign streets. They can enforce the law. But the deaths keep coming. The police can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. They can write tickets. They just need to act.
Every day of delay is another family shattered.
Call to Action: Demand Action Now
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The dead cannot speak. You can. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amny, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 46
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 68 Police Precinct 68 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 46, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB10, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 68
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught▸
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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught,
amny,
Published 2025-09-14
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Bus driver hits man in 94 St crosswalk▸Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Driver in SUV crashes on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a driver in a 2018 Ford SUV crashed on slick pavement. Police recorded pavement slippery. The 27-year-old driver was injured. A front passenger was listed with unspecified injury.
Police documented a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:12 a.m. A 27-year-old woman driving a 2018 Ford SUV eastbound crashed; damage was recorded to the left front bumper. The driver suffered an arm abrasion. A 38-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pavement Slippery" and "Unspecified." Police recorded pavement slippery as a factor; no specific driver violations were recorded in the data. The report lists one vehicle involved and two occupants.
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Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
- Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught, amny, Published 2025-09-14
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Bus driver hits man in 94 St crosswalk▸Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Driver in SUV crashes on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a driver in a 2018 Ford SUV crashed on slick pavement. Police recorded pavement slippery. The 27-year-old driver was injured. A front passenger was listed with unspecified injury.
Police documented a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:12 a.m. A 27-year-old woman driving a 2018 Ford SUV eastbound crashed; damage was recorded to the left front bumper. The driver suffered an arm abrasion. A 38-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pavement Slippery" and "Unspecified." Police recorded pavement slippery as a factor; no specific driver violations were recorded in the data. The report lists one vehicle involved and two occupants.
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Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sep 5 - On 94 St at Ridge Blvd, a bus driver going west hit a 67-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He fell with arm and hand abrasions. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A bus driver going straight west on 94 St hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing at Ridge Blvd in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk," and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. This crash happened in Brooklyn at 7:10 a.m., near 94 St and Ridge Blvd. The impact sent a pedestrian to the ground in a place that should be safe.
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Driver in SUV crashes on Belt Parkway▸Sep 5 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a driver in a 2018 Ford SUV crashed on slick pavement. Police recorded pavement slippery. The 27-year-old driver was injured. A front passenger was listed with unspecified injury.
Police documented a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:12 a.m. A 27-year-old woman driving a 2018 Ford SUV eastbound crashed; damage was recorded to the left front bumper. The driver suffered an arm abrasion. A 38-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pavement Slippery" and "Unspecified." Police recorded pavement slippery as a factor; no specific driver violations were recorded in the data. The report lists one vehicle involved and two occupants.
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Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sep 5 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a driver in a 2018 Ford SUV crashed on slick pavement. Police recorded pavement slippery. The 27-year-old driver was injured. A front passenger was listed with unspecified injury.
Police documented a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:12 a.m. A 27-year-old woman driving a 2018 Ford SUV eastbound crashed; damage was recorded to the left front bumper. The driver suffered an arm abrasion. A 38-year-old front passenger was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pavement Slippery" and "Unspecified." Police recorded pavement slippery as a factor; no specific driver violations were recorded in the data. The report lists one vehicle involved and two occupants.
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Northbound SUV rear-ends stopped SUV▸Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Sep 1 - The driver of a northbound SUV hit the center rear of a stopped SUV on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th. The stopped SUV's 35-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion and bruising. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement.
Two SUVs were northbound on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 74th Street. The driver of a northbound SUV went straight and hit the center rear of a stopped northbound SUV. The stopped SUV carried two occupants. The 35-year-old female driver of the stopped SUV was injured; police recorded a back contusion and a complaint of bruising. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The striking vehicle showed center front-end damage and was driven by a male. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was the contributing factor.
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Pickup Truck Backing Hits 50-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 23 - The driver of a pickup truck backed into a 50-year-old man at a Bay Ridge intersection. The pedestrian was injured and in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe backing.
According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Toyota pickup was backing westbound when he hit a 50-year-old man at an intersection in Bay Ridge. The impact struck the pickup's center back end. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injury, complained of pain, and was in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded those driver errors. The report also notes the pedestrian's location as an intersection and his action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," mentioned after the driver failures. The driver was the sole occupant.
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Two sedans collide on 65th Street▸Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 23 - Two sedans met hard at 65th and Fourth. One went straight. One turned left. Metal buckled. A woman passenger bruised her leg. A man driver felt arm pain. Doors crushed. Sirens cut through Brooklyn heat.
Two sedans crashed at 65 St and 4 Ave in Brooklyn. One was heading east, going straight. The other was turning left, traveling south. A female rear passenger suffered a leg contusion. A male driver reported arm pain. According to the police report, vehicle impacts were to the center front end of the eastbound car and the right side of the turning car. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The turning driver held only a permit; the other driver was licensed. The data show no listed driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the left-turn-versus-through movement and impact points frame a classic conflict. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded.
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Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan on 78th▸Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 18 - An unlicensed 25-year-old man crashed a Honda sedan westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The sedan sustained center front end damage.
The driver of a Honda sedan, a 25-year-old man, was injured when his vehicle crashed westbound on 78th Street at Ridge Boulevard. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan sustained center-front impact and damage. Police records list the driver as unlicensed and note the vehicle was going straight ahead. Multiple occupants are listed in the report, with one injured driver specified. The record attributes the crash to driver errors: distraction and excessive speed.
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Defective acceleration sends sedan into car▸Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 16 - On 92nd and Seventh, a northbound sedan struck a stopped car. A bad accelerator. Metal to metal. Three passengers hurt, including a child. Doors crumpled. Brooklyn heard it. Streets bear the bruise.
A Toyota sedan traveling north on 7 Ave hit a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic at 92 St. Three passengers were injured: a 13-year-old boy with arm bruising, a 49-year-old woman with back pain, and a 59-year-old woman with body pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Accelerator Defective.” The moving driver’s car struck the left front bumper; the stopped car took damage to its left side doors. Driver errors and conditions cited in the data point to equipment failure. Only after that, safety equipment notes show lap belts and harnesses for several occupants.
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SUV U-turn Hits Cyclist on 4 Ave▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
20
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a 25-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered an elbow and forearm contusion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
The driver of an SUV made a U-turn on southbound 4 Avenue at 68 Street and struck a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was uninjured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Impact was at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists no contributing actions for the bicyclist.
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Cyclist Thrown on 5th Avenue at 73rd▸Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
4
Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 8 - A northbound cyclist went down on 5th Avenue at 73rd. He was thrown from the bike. Knee and lower leg hurt. Shock. No other vehicles listed. No contributing factors recorded.
A 37-year-old man rode north on 5th Avenue at 73rd Street in Brooklyn at 4 p.m. He crashed and was hurt. According to the police report, he was partially ejected. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The bike showed center-front damage. No other vehicles were listed. Police recorded no contributing factors. The record notes he was going straight before the crash. With no driver cited, the report gives no cause.
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Right-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist on 7th▸Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
21
SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
20
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
19
Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 64th St and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave. The boy was ejected and bruised. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Honda SUV with Pennsylvania plates, traveling east on 64th St, made a right turn and hit a 15-year-old riding north on 7th Ave in Brooklyn at about 9:20 p.m. at 7th Ave and 64th St, in the 68th Precinct. The boy was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower arm. The SUV driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed.
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits E-Scooter on 76th▸Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
21
SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
20
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
19
Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Aug 4 - A driver in a sedan turned right on 76th and hit a man on an e-scooter going straight at Third Avenue. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention.
A right-turning sedan driver hit a man on an e-scooter on 76th Street at Third Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 25, suffered a contusion to his arm. He was conscious. The sedan driver, 85, and her passenger were not seriously hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The data lists the e-scooter traveling straight. The sedan was making a right turn. Impact was to the sedan’s center front. Records list one scooter rider injured.
30
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman on 65th Street▸Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
21
SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
20
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
19
Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
-
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 30 - A left-turning driver in a 2021 Honda sedan hit a 28-year-old woman on 65th Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east on 65th Street, was making a left turn when he hit a 28-year-old woman on the roadway. She suffered a hip contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver, a 26-year-old man, was licensed. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The location is 65th Street near Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn.
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue▸Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
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Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-23
22
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
21
SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
20
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
19
Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.
Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on 4th Avenue▸Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 22 - A southbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. A 40-year-old woman driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded following too closely.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4 Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway, injuring the 40-year-old female driver. According to the police report, "one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash." Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end; the striking vehicle sustained center front end damage. The struck SUV carried three occupants; the striking SUV carried one. No other driver errors or external factors are recorded in the report.
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SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Ovington▸Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 21 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a northbound motorcyclist on Ovington Avenue. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded.
An SUV driver made a left turn on Ovington Avenue and collided with a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder; he remained conscious. The motorcycle was demolished and the SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the motorcyclist’s ejection and upper-arm/shoulder fracture. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
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Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 20 - A 17-year-old moped driver crashed on Fort Hamilton Parkway. He was ejected and hurt his chest. Unsafe speed led to the crash. The street bore the mark of impact.
A 17-year-old male driving a moped on Fort Hamilton Parkway at 82nd Street in Brooklyn was ejected and injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver suffered a chest injury and abrasion. The moped's left front bumper took the impact. No safety equipment was used. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Two SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue▸Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 19 - Two SUVs collided at 12 Ave and 71st Street in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 38-year-old passenger reported arm and shoulder pain. Police cited drivers for failure to yield and traffic control disregard.
Two SUVs collided at 12 Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old passenger reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. The driver of a BMW SUV was going east. The driver of a Nissan SUV was going south. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The BMW showed left-front bumper damage. The Nissan showed right-side door and right-rear quarter-panel damage. Several other people suffered unspecified injuries, according to the report.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
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Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman▸Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
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Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-15
Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15