About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 23
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 7
▸ Whiplash 45
▸ Contusion/Bruise 137
▸ Abrasion 91
▸ Pain/Nausea 23
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 68
- 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 108 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 99 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 89 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Two people hit in two days. One precinct’s warning lights won’t stop flashing.
Precinct 68: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025
Just after Oct 10 at Narrows Ave and 81 St, a driver turning left hit a 16‑year‑old walking outside the intersection. She was seriously hurt. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Oct 10: A left‑turning driver and a passing driver in two cars set off a chain on Narrows Ave at 81 St; a 16‑year‑old pedestrian suffered serious injuries. NYC Open Data
- Oct 9: A driver going straight in an SUV hit a 30‑year‑old man in the crosswalk at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 72 St; police recorded the pedestrian crossing against the signal. He was seriously hurt. NYC Open Data
The pattern is older than this week
Since Jan 1, 2022, this precinct logged 4,414 crashes, with 23 people killed and 2,526 injured, including 24 serious injuries. NYC Open Data
People on foot bear a heavy share: 10 pedestrians killed and 414 injured. People on bikes: 1 killed and 235 injured. NYC Open Data
Deaths do not come at random hours. Police recorded fatal crashes piling up at 7 AM (3 deaths), noon (2), 8 PM (2), and 9 PM (2). The clock tells a story families already know. (Precinct 68 analysis)
Corners that keep breaking people
Shore Road is at the top of the list, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries since 2022. On 4 Avenue, police counted 2 deaths and 61 injuries. These are not secrets. (Precinct 68 analysis)
Police list “failure to yield” in deadly crashes here. Turning movements show up again and again in the records. (Precinct 68 analysis; NYC Open Data)
The fixes are standard and local: daylight the corners so drivers can see. Give walkers a head start at signals. Harden the turns so drivers slow before they swing through the crosswalk. Target these blocks for enforcement against failure to yield.
The precinct can act. City Hall and Albany must, too.
Set the pace on these streets. Lower speeds save lives. City leaders have the tools and have said as much. “A driver’s speed can mean the difference between life and death in a traffic crash,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, calling speed reductions a way to “help protect everyone who shares our busy streets.” (City policy record)
State law can choke off the worst repeat offenders. The Stop Super Speeders Act — S4045C/A2299C — would require drivers who rack up violations to install speed limiters that keep cars from racing past the limit. Our own action guide explains what it would do and how to push it. Learn more and act.
Your local officials for this area are Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny, and State Senator Steve Chan. The public record in this briefing does not show whether they sponsored the Stop Super Speeders bill. What gives? (Precinct 68 context)
What to do now
Start at the corners that already bleed — Shore Road and 4 Avenue — and slow them down. Then make it citywide: lower the default speed and rein in repeat speeders. One call matters. Take action here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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▸ Where are the worst corners?
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▸ What can the precinct do right now?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- 2 dead in high-speed hit-and-run in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-20
- Motorcyclist killed in Brooklyn Belt Parkway hit-run crash told worried family he gave up riding, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-21
- As suspect remains on the loose, family remembers man killed in Belt Parkway hit-and-run, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-21
- Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-10-17
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 68 Police Precinct 68 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 46, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB10, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 68
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Cyclist Strikes Toddler on Shore Road▸May 25 - A cyclist hit a three-year-old boy on Shore Road in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head injury. Police list no clear cause. The crash left a mark. The street failed to protect its smallest soul.
A three-year-old boy was struck by a cyclist on Shore Road near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was 'playing in roadway' and suffered a head contusion. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was riding straight ahead when the crash occurred. Both the cyclist and a notified occupant are listed with unspecified injuries. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal issues are cited as factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by children on city streets, even outside intersections.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Runaway Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on 85th Street▸May 8 - A runaway sedan struck a stopped SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. Police report lists driverless vehicle as the cause. Streets remain dangerous for those inside and out.
A sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. One woman, age 59, suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The sedan was unlicensed and under police pursuit before impact. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report highlights the danger of runaway vehicles and the chaos unleashed when control is lost.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 25 - A cyclist hit a three-year-old boy on Shore Road in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head injury. Police list no clear cause. The crash left a mark. The street failed to protect its smallest soul.
A three-year-old boy was struck by a cyclist on Shore Road near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was 'playing in roadway' and suffered a head contusion. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was riding straight ahead when the crash occurred. Both the cyclist and a notified occupant are listed with unspecified injuries. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal issues are cited as factors. The incident highlights the danger faced by children on city streets, even outside intersections.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Runaway Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on 85th Street▸May 8 - A runaway sedan struck a stopped SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. Police report lists driverless vehicle as the cause. Streets remain dangerous for those inside and out.
A sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. One woman, age 59, suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The sedan was unlicensed and under police pursuit before impact. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report highlights the danger of runaway vehicles and the chaos unleashed when control is lost.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
- Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk▸May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
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Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Runaway Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on 85th Street▸May 8 - A runaway sedan struck a stopped SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. Police report lists driverless vehicle as the cause. Streets remain dangerous for those inside and out.
A sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. One woman, age 59, suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The sedan was unlicensed and under police pursuit before impact. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report highlights the danger of runaway vehicles and the chaos unleashed when control is lost.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 15 - A Mercedes turned left onto Rutland Road. The car struck Maurette Lafleur, 68, in the crosswalk. Medics rushed her to the hospital. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. The street stayed open. The danger stayed.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E. 94th St. in East Flatbush. The article states, "Maurette Lafleur was in the crosswalk...when the driver of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz slammed into her." Police said the 64-year-old driver was turning left from E. 95th St. onto Rutland Road when the crash occurred. Lafleur was transported to Kings County Hospital but could not be saved. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians in marked crosswalks and raises questions about intersection safety and left-turn protocols.
- Mercedes Driver Kills Woman In Crosswalk, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
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Runaway Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on 85th Street▸May 8 - A runaway sedan struck a stopped SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. Police report lists driverless vehicle as the cause. Streets remain dangerous for those inside and out.
A sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. One woman, age 59, suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The sedan was unlicensed and under police pursuit before impact. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report highlights the danger of runaway vehicles and the chaos unleashed when control is lost.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 8 - A runaway sedan struck a stopped SUV on 85th Street. One woman suffered a head injury. Police report lists driverless vehicle as the cause. Streets remain dangerous for those inside and out.
A sedan and an SUV collided on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. One woman, age 59, suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The sedan was unlicensed and under police pursuit before impact. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The report highlights the danger of runaway vehicles and the chaos unleashed when control is lost.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
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SUVs and Truck Collide on 65th Street▸May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
24
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
22
Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
May 1 - Three drivers hurt in a tangle of SUVs and a truck on 65th Street. Traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Pain followed. System failed to protect.
Three vehicles crashed at 65th Street and 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two SUVs and a truck collided. Three drivers, ages 22, 58, and 67, suffered neck and back injuries. Two children and two adults were also involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Driver errors led to injury and chaos. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.
30
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
24
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
23
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
22
Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 30 - A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.
According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.
- Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30
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SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Three on 68th Street▸Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
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Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
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SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 24 - Two SUVs collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. One driver lost consciousness. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of impact.
Two station wagons collided on 68th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness, causing the crash. Three people were injured: a 40-year-old male driver, a 53-year-old male driver, and a 47-year-old male passenger. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and damage in its wake.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-23
22
Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
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E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.
NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.
- Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23
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Bus Slams SUVs on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 22 - A bus struck two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Nine people hurt. Children and adults suffered head, face, back, and leg injuries. Driver inattention listed as the cause. Metal, glass, pain. No pedestrians involved.
A bus crashed into two SUVs on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Nine people were injured, including children and adults. Injuries ranged from head and face wounds to back and leg pain. The bus hit the center rear of both SUVs. Passengers and drivers were shaken, some left with visible injuries, others with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street▸Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.
An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door▸Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.
An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave▸Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
-
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.
A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision▸Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
-
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC▸Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
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Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-04-16
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.
- Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive▸Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.
A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway▸Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.
A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.
According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-04-09
Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.
Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09