Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 68?
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
▸ Where does Precinct 68 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 68?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 68?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
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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
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Car on 4th Avenue▸SUV slammed into stopped car on Bay Ridge Parkway. One woman suffered head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, early morning.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. According to the police report, one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The crash involved five other occupants, including a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old passenger, who were not reported injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end, while the striking vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other driver errors are noted in the report.
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Ovington▸SUV turned left on Ovington. Motorcyclist ejected. Shoulder fractured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Streets scar. Riders pay.
A station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Ovington Avenue struck a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was demolished. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸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.
SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Car on 4th Avenue▸SUV slammed into stopped car on Bay Ridge Parkway. One woman suffered head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, early morning.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. According to the police report, one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The crash involved five other occupants, including a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old passenger, who were not reported injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end, while the striking vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other driver errors are noted in the report.
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Ovington▸SUV turned left on Ovington. Motorcyclist ejected. Shoulder fractured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Streets scar. Riders pay.
A station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Ovington Avenue struck a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was demolished. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸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.
SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
SUV slammed into stopped car on Bay Ridge Parkway. One woman suffered head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, early morning.
A southbound SUV struck another SUV stopped in traffic on 4th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway. According to the police report, one female driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The crash involved five other occupants, including a 17-year-old and a 36-year-old passenger, who were not reported injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle was hit in the center back end, while the striking vehicle sustained front-end damage. No other driver errors are noted in the report.
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcyclist on Ovington▸SUV turned left on Ovington. Motorcyclist ejected. Shoulder fractured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Streets scar. Riders pay.
A station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Ovington Avenue struck a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was demolished. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸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.
SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
SUV turned left on Ovington. Motorcyclist ejected. Shoulder fractured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Streets scar. Riders pay.
A station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Ovington Avenue struck a northbound motorcyclist. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle was demolished. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other serious injuries were reported.
Teen Moped Driver Ejected at Unsafe Speed▸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.
SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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.
SUVs Collide on 12th Avenue, Two Hurt▸Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
Two SUVs crashed on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old and a 38-year-old passenger were injured. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two SUVs collided at 12th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl suffered whiplash and a 38-year-old woman reported pain in her upper arm and shoulder. Both were passengers. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
2SUV and Sedan Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Two▸Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
Two drivers hurt as SUV and sedan collide at speed on Belt Parkway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed listed. Passengers shaken. Metal and glass, lives jarred.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, both cars were traveling west when they collided. Two drivers, both men, suffered injuries—one reported whiplash, the other was in shock. Passengers in both vehicles were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, another toll from speed and aggression on city roads.
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on 71st Street▸A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A sedan hit a 12-year-old boy riding south on his bike. The crash threw him off. He suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The street saw blood and fear. The car’s front end took the blow.
A sedan traveling west on 71st Street collided with a 12-year-old boy riding his bike southbound at Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was ejected from his bike and suffered a concussion and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s center front end struck the cyclist’s left front quarter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The child was conscious after the crash. No helmet use was noted as a factor.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
Unsafe Backing on Bay Ridge Parkway Injures Teen▸A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A 14-year-old on a motorized device was ejected and suffered a head injury when a sedan backed unsafely on Bay Ridge Parkway. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous. No helmet listed.
A crash on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn left a 14-year-old operating a motorized device injured with a concussion after being ejected. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and another standing vehicle. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the main contributing factor. The teen suffered a head injury. No helmet use was listed as a factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or a child occupant. The crash underscores the risks when drivers back up without care.
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
- Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
SUV and Sedan Crash on 65th Street Injures Three▸Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
Two cars slammed together on 65th Street. Three men suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The cause: other vehicular factors, police say.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 65th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured, all suffering neck pain or whiplash. The crash involved both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness on Belt Parkway▸SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Driver lost consciousness. One man injured, semiconscious. Police cite lost consciousness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.
A Ford SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed when the driver lost consciousness. According to the police report, the driver was injured and found semiconscious. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the left front quarter panel damaged. No other vehicles or road users were reported hurt. The data does not mention helmet or signal use. The incident highlights the risk when drivers lose control behind the wheel.
2Improper Lane Use Ejects Teens on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
Sedan struck motorcycle at Bay Ridge Pkwy and 10 Ave. Two teens ejected, both injured. Passenger in sedan hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and bodies hit hard. Streets failed the young.
A sedan and motorcycle collided at Bay Ridge Parkway and 10th Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 14-year-old boys on the motorcycle were ejected and injured, one with internal injuries, the other with fractures. A 56-year-old sedan passenger suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No other driver errors were listed. The motorcycle occupants were not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the cited driver error.
Distracted Truck and SUV Crash on Expressway▸Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
Truck and SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One man, age 30, suffered a neck injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east. The truck was changing lanes when it struck the SUV's right front bumper. Other occupants, including a child, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driving Injures Two on BQE▸SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
SUV and sedans clashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left two women hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The road stayed hard and unforgiving.
Two women were injured when a station wagon/SUV and two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, aggressive driving and unsafe speed led to the crash. A 49-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. A 29-year-old woman, driving, reported back pain. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved lane changes and impact to the vehicles’ front and rear panels. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.