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/
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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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Multiple Parked Vehicles Collide in Brooklyn▸Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Feb 26 - A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
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SUVs Crash on Stanley Avenue Brooklyn▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Rear-End Collision Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorbike in Brooklyn▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.
According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway▸Feb 26 - A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
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SUVs Crash on Stanley Avenue Brooklyn▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Rear-End Collision Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorbike in Brooklyn▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 26 - A BMW SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact, damaging rear and front bumpers.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2024 BMW SUV and a 2025 Nissan sedan, both traveling eastbound. The BMW SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan, which was struck from behind. The front passenger of the sedan, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The BMW SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to maintain attention, resulting in the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
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SUVs Crash on Stanley Avenue Brooklyn▸Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Rear-End Collision Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorbike in Brooklyn▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Rear-End Collision Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorbike in Brooklyn▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.
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SUV Left Turn Collides with Motorbike in Brooklyn▸Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 19 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a southbound motorbike on Glenwood Rd. The motorbike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn at 7:20 PM. A 2004 Ford SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound motorbike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the motorbike. The motorbike driver, a 29-year-old male with a learner's permit, sustained a fractured knee and lower leg injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
- BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18
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Improper U-Turn SUV Slams Sedan on Farragut▸Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 14 - SUV swung a bad U-turn on Farragut. Smashed into a sedan. Three inside the SUV hurt—head and chest injuries. Police cite improper turn, ignored traffic control. Pain, shock, no escape.
According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Farragut Rd in Brooklyn struck a sedan traveling straight at 22:22. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key factors. Three SUV occupants were injured: a 34-year-old male passenger with head trauma, a 32-year-old female driver with chest injuries, and a 25-year-old female passenger with head injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses, none were ejected. Each reported pain, nausea, and shock. The police report highlights driver errors—improper turning and ignoring traffic control—as causes. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on E 80 St▸Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 14 - A northbound SUV and southbound sedan collided at E 80 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield and turned improperly. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock, with damage to front ends. The crash exposed critical driver errors at an intersection.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 St in Brooklyn at 19:20. A 57-year-old female sedan driver was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing a collision with a northbound SUV. The sedan's front right bumper and the SUV's front left bumper were damaged at the center front end. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 63-year-old male, also suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driver Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian▸Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
4
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 13 - A 59-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as inattention and distraction, along with turning improperly. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn—as the primary causes of the collision, without any contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Side-Impacted by Turning Dump Truck▸Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 11 - A sedan traveling west on Belt Parkway was struck on its left side by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited tinted windows and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, at 10:45 PM on Belt Parkway, a sedan traveling west was hit on its left side doors by a dump truck making a right turn. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors. The dump truck showed no damage and was also traveling west. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and limited visibility due to tinted windows. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 4 - A 24-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The vehicle impacted her center front end. The crash exposed critical driver errors and systemic dangers at the intersection.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 94 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 7 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a Ford car struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's behavior, placing focus on the vehicle driver's failure to prevent the collision. The absence of driver contributing factors in the data suggests systemic danger at this intersection, where marked crosswalks without signals expose pedestrians to harm from vehicles. The vehicle damage to the center front end confirms direct impact with the pedestrian.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatlands Avenue▸Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Feb 4 - A man, 32, was hit while crossing Flatlands Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:45 while crossing Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, outside an intersection and without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No driver actions such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The absence of listed driver error underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face on city streets, even when no explicit fault is assigned.
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Obstructed View Crash Injures Rear Passenger▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 28 - Two SUVs slammed together on Avenue J. A rear passenger took a back injury. Obstructed sight lines fueled the impact. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J at E 91st Street in Brooklyn at 16:39. Both drivers, licensed women, were traveling straight—one westbound, one southbound. The crash happened when the front of one SUV struck the right rear bumper of the other. 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor, showing visibility issues played a key role. A 26-year-old man riding in the left rear seat suffered a back injury, classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were noted.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
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Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
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SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Child Passengers▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
17
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
10
SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two 10-year-old female passengers suffered head and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained but left in shock. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling north collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the sedan's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, specifically attributed to the SUV driver. Two 10-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured, sustaining head and upper arm/shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to yield, causing the collision and injuries to vulnerable child passengers.
17
Van Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
10
SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 17 - A van making a left turn hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Ford van struck her at the intersection of E 103 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn at 5:49 PM. The van was making a left turn when it impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The report highlights alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver’s failure to yield and alcohol involvement were the primary factors leading to this collision.
10
SUV Turns Left, Kills Baby Girl in Crosswalk▸Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 10 - A baby girl crossing Avenue L in a marked crosswalk met an SUV’s front end. The driver failed to yield. Her chest crushed. The sedan was parked. The street fell silent. She never reached the curb.
According to the police report, a baby girl was killed while crossing Avenue L at East 88th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 18:46, as an SUV made a left turn and struck the child in a marked crosswalk. The report states the SUV driver’s action—'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way'—as the primary contributing factor. The narrative describes the baby in the crosswalk, the SUV turning left, and the impact crushing her chest. The sedan involved was parked and did not contribute to the collision. The police report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that left a child dead in the intersection.
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 3 - A 21-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with Farragut Road. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but was not a contributing factor to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01