Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 69?
Blood on the Asphalt, Blame on Their Hands
Precinct 69: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Bone
In Precinct 69, the numbers do not lie. Eleven people killed. Seventeen left with serious injuries. Over two thousand hurt. These are not just numbers. Each one is a body on the street, a family left waiting for someone who will not come home.
The dead are young and old. A 14-year-old boy, crushed at an intersection. A 66-year-old man, struck by an SUV. A woman, gone in the crosswalk. The roll call of loss does not end.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Out of all pedestrian injuries and deaths, seven were killed by cars or SUVs, one by a truck or bus, none by bikes or mopeds. The pattern is clear. The danger is heavy and fast, not light and slow.
The Police: Tools in Hand, Will in Question
The police in Precinct 69 have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless drivers. They can stand at the corners where people keep dying. But the dying does not stop.
The Human Cost
A mother loses her only daughter. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. Days later, the tire marks are still there. The blood is gone, but the pain remains.
A man is killed by a driver doing donuts in a parking lot. “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle,” said the driver to police. The car is dented. The woman is dead. The driver is charged, but the loss is forever.
Leadership: Action or Excuse?
The laws are there. The precinct can enforce them. The city can lower speed limits. The council can demand more. But the bodies keep piling up. Every day without action is another day someone dies.
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand real change. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 69 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 69?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 69?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amny, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 58
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 46
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 69 Police Precinct 69 sits in Brooklyn, District 46, AD 58, SD 19.
It contains Brooklyn CB18, Canarsie, Canarsie Park & Pier, Jamaica Bay (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 69
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks▸A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
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Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-30
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.
NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
2Speed and Yield Failures Injure Five in Brooklyn Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
Two sedans slammed together on Avenue J. Five people hurt. Drivers failed to yield and sped. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Brooklyn streets, midnight, danger in the dark.
Two sedans collided at Avenue J and East 87th Street in Brooklyn. Five occupants suffered injuries, including head, neck, shoulder, and leg trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and drove at unsafe speeds. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left metal crushed and passengers in pain. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Parkway, Passengers Hurt▸Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
Two sedans crashed on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. Three passengers injured. One suffered back pain and shock. Neck and chest injuries reported. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.
Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three passengers were injured: a 70-year-old woman with back pain and shock, a 27-year-old man with neck pain, and a 30-year-old woman with chest pain. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other starting from parking. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.
Distracted Driver Injures Cyclist on Flatlands Ave▸A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A distracted driver struck a cyclist on Flatlands Ave. The crash left the rider hurt, arm scraped, shaken but conscious. Inattention behind the wheel turned routine travel into pain.
A cyclist, age 39, was injured on Flatlands Ave at E 76 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to the arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use are mentioned. The impact hit the bike’s back end, showing the cyclist was struck from behind. Systemic danger persists when drivers fail to pay attention.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.
A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.
2Pedestrian Hit While Aiding Car on Seaview▸A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A man pushing a car at Seaview and Remsen was struck and left unconscious with a fractured leg. A driver was also injured. Night, Brooklyn. Metal and flesh collided. No driver errors listed.
A 45-year-old man was injured while pushing or working on a car at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and leg and was found unconscious. A driver was also injured, sustaining a leg fracture. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a Jeep and a Tesla sedan, with the Tesla parked before impact. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He took the blow to the head. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man left in shock.
A 66-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing with the signal at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported.
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground▸A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
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Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
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Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
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Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash▸A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.
A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver▸SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.
A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts▸A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
-
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three▸SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal▸A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
-
Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.
Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.
- Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15
3SUV Crash on Canarsie Road Injures Three▸SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
SUV slammed left rear. Three men hurt. Neck, back, leg injuries. Whiplash. Night on Canarsie Road. No clear cause named. Streets stay dangerous.
Three men were injured when a station wagon/SUV crashed on Canarsie Road near Rost Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver and two rear passengers suffered whiplash, with injuries to the neck, back, and leg. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. The crash left all three men conscious but hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park▸A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
-
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
-
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
-
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.
ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
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Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.
CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.
- Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10
Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change▸A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
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Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.
Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.
- Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I▸A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.
NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.
- Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L▸A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.
A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.