About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 14
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 73
▸ Contusion/Bruise 76
▸ Abrasion 59
▸ Pain/Nausea 61
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 69
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 142 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 White Me/Be Suburban (KZP4433) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 69: Evening light, hard deaths
Precinct 69: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before dusk on Jan 27, 2024, a 14‑year‑old was hit at Glenwood Road and E 81 Street. He died there. NYC Open Data
He was one of 11 people killed on Precinct 69 streets since Jan 1, 2022, alongside 2,359 injured. The record is ours to see. NYC Open Data
The clock that keeps striking 6 PM
The deadliest hour here is 6 PM. Four people died then in this period; nights stay bloody through 11 PM. NYC Open Data
This year, one person is dead so far; by this point last year it was two. But injuries are rising: 556 this year versus 428 last year to date. Bodies break even when headlines fade. NYC Open Data
Where the street bites back
Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road carry the most lives lost in this precinct’s dataset over this span. Flatlands Avenue and Avenue L sit close behind. The corners are known; the toll is written. NYC Open Data
At Avenue L and E 88 Street, a driver turning left struck and killed a pedestrian; the report lists Failure to Yield. CrashID 4785035
At Glenwood Road and E 105 Street, a man behind the wheel with Alcohol Involvement and Tinted Windows hit and killed a 68‑year‑old crossing. CrashID 4699493
On Rockaway Parkway, a 91‑year‑old woman was killed mid‑block; the record cites Driver Inattention/Distraction. CrashID 4594504
Precinct 69 knows the map
These are police streets. Target the hours that kill. Post at Rockaway Parkway, Glenwood Road, Flatlands Avenue, Avenue L. Enforce turns. Ticket failure‑to‑yield at the crosswalk. Watch for speed as the light goes down. NYC Open Data
Proven tools fit these corners: daylighting at unsighted mouths, hardened lefts, leading pedestrian intervals, speed humps where cut‑throughs invite flight. None of this is theory. The bodies are the proof. NYC Open Data
The law can slow the cars
City Hall can drop residential speeds to 20 MPH. Albany already opened that door. The fix is simple: slower streets, fewer funerals. /take_action/
The worst repeat speeders can be stopped with speed limiters. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force chronic offenders’ cars to obey the limit. It is ready when lawmakers are. /take_action/
Names on the line
This precinct sits in Council District 46, Assembly AD 58, and Senate SD 19. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse. Assembly Member Monique Chandler‑Waterman. State Senator Roxanne Persaud. The bills are on the table. The danger is on these blocks. What gives?
One boy at Glenwood. One woman on Rockaway Parkway. One left turn on Avenue L. The hour is 6 PM. The work is clear. /take_action/
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
▸ 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
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Moped and Sedan Collide on Rockaway Parkway▸May 26 - A moped and a sedan crashed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue. One man, unlicensed, was knocked unconscious with leg injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man without a license, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was found unconscious. The sedan was driven by a 66-year-old woman, who was licensed and reported no injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision▸May 26 - A firetruck and motorcycle met at Avenue U and Flatbush. Sirens screamed. Metal struck metal. The rider fell. Medics rushed him to Brookdale. He died. The driver stayed. Police circled the scene. The city’s streets claimed another life.
According to NY Daily News (published May 26, 2025), a 30-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an FDNY truck at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late Sunday night. The article states, “The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said.” The victim was traveling west on Avenue U; the firetruck was heading south on Flatbush. The FDNY driver, age 49, remained at the scene. Police are investigating. No names have been released. The crash highlights the dangers at busy intersections, even when emergency vehicles use lights and sirens. The incident underscores the risks faced by all road users in New York City’s complex traffic environment.
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Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Bus and Moped Crash Injures Four on Avenue L▸May 20 - A bus and moped collided on Avenue L. Four men hurt. Two suffered leg and neck injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left pain, fractures, and chaos in Brooklyn.
A bus and a moped collided at Avenue L and East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men, ages 17 to 65, were injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver and passenger, both helmeted, suffered neck and leg injuries. A bus passenger and the bus driver were also hurt, with complaints of pain and nausea. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.
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SUV Strikes Parked Car on Seaview Avenue▸May 19 - SUV slammed into a parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman hurt, abdomen bruised. Police cite animal action as cause. Night, metal, confusion. Brooklyn street, another wound.
A station wagon SUV traveling west on Seaview Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving the moving SUV suffered an abdominal abrasion. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear of the parked car. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 26 - A moped and a sedan crashed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue. One man, unlicensed, was knocked unconscious with leg injuries. Both drivers were making left turns. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man without a license, suffered injuries to his lower leg and was found unconscious. The sedan was driven by a 66-year-old woman, who was licensed and reported no injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision▸May 26 - A firetruck and motorcycle met at Avenue U and Flatbush. Sirens screamed. Metal struck metal. The rider fell. Medics rushed him to Brookdale. He died. The driver stayed. Police circled the scene. The city’s streets claimed another life.
According to NY Daily News (published May 26, 2025), a 30-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an FDNY truck at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late Sunday night. The article states, “The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said.” The victim was traveling west on Avenue U; the firetruck was heading south on Flatbush. The FDNY driver, age 49, remained at the scene. Police are investigating. No names have been released. The crash highlights the dangers at busy intersections, even when emergency vehicles use lights and sirens. The incident underscores the risks faced by all road users in New York City’s complex traffic environment.
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Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Bus and Moped Crash Injures Four on Avenue L▸May 20 - A bus and moped collided on Avenue L. Four men hurt. Two suffered leg and neck injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left pain, fractures, and chaos in Brooklyn.
A bus and a moped collided at Avenue L and East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men, ages 17 to 65, were injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver and passenger, both helmeted, suffered neck and leg injuries. A bus passenger and the bus driver were also hurt, with complaints of pain and nausea. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.
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SUV Strikes Parked Car on Seaview Avenue▸May 19 - SUV slammed into a parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman hurt, abdomen bruised. Police cite animal action as cause. Night, metal, confusion. Brooklyn street, another wound.
A station wagon SUV traveling west on Seaview Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving the moving SUV suffered an abdominal abrasion. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear of the parked car. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 26 - A firetruck and motorcycle met at Avenue U and Flatbush. Sirens screamed. Metal struck metal. The rider fell. Medics rushed him to Brookdale. He died. The driver stayed. Police circled the scene. The city’s streets claimed another life.
According to NY Daily News (published May 26, 2025), a 30-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an FDNY truck at Avenue U and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late Sunday night. The article states, “The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said.” The victim was traveling west on Avenue U; the firetruck was heading south on Flatbush. The FDNY driver, age 49, remained at the scene. Police are investigating. No names have been released. The crash highlights the dangers at busy intersections, even when emergency vehicles use lights and sirens. The incident underscores the risks faced by all road users in New York City’s complex traffic environment.
- Motorcyclist Dies in FDNY Truck Collision, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
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Bus and Moped Crash Injures Four on Avenue L▸May 20 - A bus and moped collided on Avenue L. Four men hurt. Two suffered leg and neck injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left pain, fractures, and chaos in Brooklyn.
A bus and a moped collided at Avenue L and East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men, ages 17 to 65, were injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver and passenger, both helmeted, suffered neck and leg injuries. A bus passenger and the bus driver were also hurt, with complaints of pain and nausea. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.
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SUV Strikes Parked Car on Seaview Avenue▸May 19 - SUV slammed into a parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman hurt, abdomen bruised. Police cite animal action as cause. Night, metal, confusion. Brooklyn street, another wound.
A station wagon SUV traveling west on Seaview Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving the moving SUV suffered an abdominal abrasion. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear of the parked car. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
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Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 20 - A bus and moped collided on Avenue L. Four men hurt. Two suffered leg and neck injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left pain, fractures, and chaos in Brooklyn.
A bus and a moped collided at Avenue L and East 98th Street in Brooklyn. Four men, ages 17 to 65, were injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped driver and passenger, both helmeted, suffered neck and leg injuries. A bus passenger and the bus driver were also hurt, with complaints of pain and nausea. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet on city streets.
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SUV Strikes Parked Car on Seaview Avenue▸May 19 - SUV slammed into a parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman hurt, abdomen bruised. Police cite animal action as cause. Night, metal, confusion. Brooklyn street, another wound.
A station wagon SUV traveling west on Seaview Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving the moving SUV suffered an abdominal abrasion. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear of the parked car. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 19 - SUV slammed into a parked car on Seaview Avenue. One woman hurt, abdomen bruised. Police cite animal action as cause. Night, metal, confusion. Brooklyn street, another wound.
A station wagon SUV traveling west on Seaview Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving the moving SUV suffered an abdominal abrasion. Two male occupants, ages 41 and 58, were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Animals Action' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear of the parked car. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUVs Collide on Avenue N, Passenger Hurt▸May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
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Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 19 - Two SUVs crashed at Avenue N and East 94th. A front-seat passenger suffered a leg injury. Police list all factors as unspecified. The street saw pain and shock. Metal struck metal. Brooklyn night, broken calm.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Avenue N and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 53-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering pain and a leg injury. The crash involved two licensed male drivers. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The impact left one passenger in shock. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Passengers Injured on Avenue J▸May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
13
Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 19 - SUV struck sedan at Avenue J and East 84th. Two passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Pain followed. Brooklyn night, danger sharp.
Two vehicles collided at Avenue J and East 84th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan crashed, injuring two rear passengers—one suffered shoulder and arm pain, the other leg pain. Both reported shock. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited. The SUV was starting in traffic; the sedan was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on Avenue D, Passengers Hurt▸May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
16
Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
13
Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 18 - Taxi and SUV slammed together on Avenue D. Obstructed view, failure to yield. Two passengers injured. Metal twisted. Faces cut. Neck bruised. Brooklyn street, early morning, chaos in the dark.
A taxi and an SUV crashed at Avenue D and East 94th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Two passengers were injured: a 23-year-old woman suffered severe facial lacerations, and a 33-year-old man sustained neck contusions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Obstruction and debris also played a role. The crash left metal crushed and people hurt. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.
16
Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk▸May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
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Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-16
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
-
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
13
Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 16 - A woman walked with the light. A Mercedes struck her. Bones broke. She died in the crosswalk. The driver sped through. The street stayed silent. The city failed to protect her.
Streetsblog NYC reported on May 16, 2025, that Maurette Lafleur, 68, died after a driver in a 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 struck her as she crossed Rutland Road at E. 95th Street in East Flatbush. Lafleur was in the crosswalk, with the signal to walk. A witness said, "The lady spin around and sped through." The driver, a 64-year-old woman, has not been charged. The vehicle had one prior violation for blocking a bus lane. The article highlights the lack of immediate accountability and calls for stronger pedestrian protections: "The government should do something, like when people are walking, no cars should be moving."
- Driver Kills Pedestrian In Crosswalk, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-16
15
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder▸May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
-
Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-15
13
Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
-
Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
-
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 15 - A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.
NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.
- Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death▸May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
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Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death,
The Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 13 - A motorcyclist struck a stopped car on the BQE. He died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed and lacking a required ignition interlock, was arrested. Traffic stood still. Police continue to investigate. The road claimed another life.
The Brooklyn Paper reported on May 13, 2025, that a Queens woman was arrested after a fatal crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police said 44-year-old Laura Cordova was driving without a license and without a court-mandated ignition interlock device. The crash happened near Tillary Street just before 10 p.m. on May 10, when 27-year-old Sean Johnson, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, collided with Cordova’s stopped Honda Accord. Johnson was found in critical condition and later died at Brooklyn Hospital Center. The article notes, 'Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova... for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.' The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating. The case highlights gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by unlicensed drivers operating without required safety devices.
- Unlicensed Driver Arrested After BQE Death, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-05-13
11
Distracted Driver Slams Parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway▸May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
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NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 11 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Parkway. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The street stayed open. The danger did not end.
A sedan traveling south hit a parked SUV at 1940 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a woman driving the SUV and a man riding as front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at the bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police. Lap belts and harnesses were used, but the primary cause remains driver distraction.
8
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn▸May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
-
NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn,
ABC7,
Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
28
E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 8 - A police cruiser slammed into a Nissan at a Brooklyn intersection. Sirens wailed. Metal twisted. An officer lay critically hurt. The Nissan driver survived. The street bore the scars. Another night, another crash. The city keeps moving.
ABC7 reported on May 8, 2025, that an NYPD officer was critically injured when a marked police vehicle collided with a white Nissan Rogue at Willoughby Avenue and Walworth Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Officers were responding to a 911 call for an armed man. The article states, “A marked NYPD vehicle was traveling eastbound on Willoughby Avenue when it collided with a white Nissan Rogue traveling northbound on Walworth Street.” The officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition; the Nissan driver, age 28, was also hospitalized and is stable. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections, especially during emergency responses. The investigation continues, with no details yet on contributing factors or policy changes.
- NYPD Cruiser Collides With Nissan In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-05-08
6
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
-
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
3
Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
2
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
2
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
1
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
30
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
-
Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
29
Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.
According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.
- Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06
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Defective Brakes Send Cyclist Flying on E 94 St▸May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 3 - A teen cyclist ejected, struck in the neck. Passenger hurt. SUV and bike collided. Defective brakes listed. Brooklyn street, late afternoon. System failed. People paid.
A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in the neck after a collision with an SUV on E 94 St at Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old passenger was also hurt, suffering head pain. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users exposed and injured, underscoring the danger when basic vehicle systems fail.
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SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 2 - SUV hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg fractured. Glare cited. Brooklyn street, early evening. Driver and passenger unhurt.
A 69-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing East 94th Street at Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Glare' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver and a passenger, both 80-year-old men, were not injured. No other driver errors were reported. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when following signals.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Avenue L▸May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 2 - A sedan hit a man crossing Avenue L. The impact hurt his leg. Another car occupant and the driver were also injured. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain hostile to those on foot.
A sedan traveling east on Avenue L struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash resulted in injuries to the pedestrian's lower leg, as well as pain for a 23-year-old driver and a 38-year-old occupant. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No driver-specific errors like failure to yield are cited in the report. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash underscores the persistent dangers faced by people crossing Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
May 1 - A sedan hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Ave with the signal. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. Driver failed to yield. Impact was left front bumper. Danger at the intersection was clear.
A 68-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 84th Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered head injuries and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was making a left turn at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase▸Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
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Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase,
amny,
Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.
amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.
- Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures Passenger on Belt Parkway▸Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Apr 29 - A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.
A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.
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E-Scooter Rider Injured on Remsen Avenue▸Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Apr 28 - E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.
A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.