101 Years Old. Killed Crossing Legally. Who Will Stop the Next One?

A box truck struck a 79-year-old man crossing Utica Avenue. The impact left him with a head abrasion. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The truck showed no damage. The street offered no safe crossing. The danger was systemic.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was injured when a box truck traveling north on Utica Avenue struck him as he crossed outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The truck, a GMC registered in New Jersey, showed no damage. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The crash happened at a location without a marked crosswalk or signal, exposing the pedestrian to risk. Systemic street design and limited visibility played a role in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit an e-bike on Flatbush Avenue near Fenimore Street. The crash left a 73-year-old e-bike rider injured. Police cite unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Flatbush Avenue at Fenimore Street in Brooklyn. The 73-year-old man riding the e-bike suffered a hip and upper leg injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The e-bike was traveling north, changing lanes, when the sedan, heading south, struck it. The police report does not mention any errors by the e-bike rider. Driver actions—unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage—are listed as contributing factors. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on New York Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Whiplash followed. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect those inside.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when the SUV struck the sedan from behind. Two people, the sedan’s driver and a front passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both injured occupants were conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any errors by those injured. Lap belts and harnesses were in use. The impact left both vehicles damaged at their front and rear ends. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers and drivers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a U-turn hit an e-bike on Ocean Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use. The SUV’s front bumper struck the bike. The crash left one person hurt, another shaken.

A collision occurred on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV making a U-turn struck an e-bike traveling straight. According to the police report, the e-bike rider, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with a contusion to her arm. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the e-bike’s center front end. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 55-year-old man, was not reported injured. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver inattention and improper lane use. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 26-year-old man crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The crash broke his arm. Police cite driver distraction. The impact came at the intersection with New York Avenue. The driver was making a left turn. System failed the walker.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old pedestrian as he crossed Eastern Parkway at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a fractured and dislocated arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver and an occupant were not reported injured. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Bedford Avenue at Montgomery Street. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver inattention. Metal struck metal. The street bore the weight of careless force. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on Bedford Avenue near Montgomery Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed drivers traveling south, each in their own vehicle. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep SUV hit a stopped Audi sedan on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Three women inside the cars suffered injuries. Police blame driver inattention. The crash left one driver with back pain and whiplash. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens followed.

A Jeep SUV traveling south on Utica Avenue struck the rear of a stopped Audi sedan. Three women, all occupants or drivers, were injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the Jeep, a 40-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Two other women, aged 40 and 54, were also hurt. The Audi sedan was stopped in traffic when it was hit. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear ends. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV at Fenimore Street and Bedford Avenue. Two men were hurt. One suffered a bruised leg. The other felt pain in his back. Police blamed following too closely and improper lane use. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

Two vehicles collided at Fenimore Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV crashed, injuring both drivers. One man, 31, riding the motorcycle, suffered a contusion to his lower leg. The SUV driver, 35, reported back pain and nausea. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The SUV driver used a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent risk on city streets when drivers fail to keep distance or use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on East New York Avenue. Someone disregarded traffic control. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He landed hard, hurting his back. He was conscious. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect him.

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East New York Avenue at Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a back injury, remaining conscious at the scene. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash highlights the ongoing danger when traffic controls are ignored. The police report does not assign blame to the cyclist. Systemic risks remain for vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured arm. Police cite failure to yield and failure to keep right. The crash left the cyclist injured and the SUV’s front end damaged.

A collision occurred on Carroll Street in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 58-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, suffering a fractured arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The SUV’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield and keep right.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young unlicensed driver crashed her SUV into parked vehicles on Rochester Avenue. She suffered injuries. Passengers, including a baby, were shaken. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of impact. System failed the vulnerable.

A 23-year-old unlicensed woman drove a Ford SUV north on Rochester Avenue and crashed into two parked SUVs. According to the police report, she was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. Four passengers, including a 23-year-old woman, a 40-year-old man, a 66-year-old man, and an infant, were also involved. The police report states: “Driver Inexperience” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. The driver was not licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The impact damaged the center front ends of all vehicles. The crash highlights the danger when inexperience and distraction meet heavy metal on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda SUV hit two young pedestrians at Nostrand Avenue. Both children suffered bruises. The driver failed to yield. The crash left bodies and lives shaken. Brooklyn pavement bore the mark. The system failed the smallest among us.

Two children, ages 7 and 10, were struck and injured by a Honda SUV at the intersection of 1289 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children were crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was operating a 2009 Honda SUV and was licensed in New York. The children suffered contusions and were conscious after the impact. The police report details that the SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact. The data highlights driver failure to yield as a key factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV and a motorcycle collided on Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue. The crash left the motorcycle rider hurt. Police cite following too closely as a factor. Metal struck flesh. The street bore the mark. The system failed to protect.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle occurred at Eastern Parkway and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as both vehicles were making a right turn. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the SUV occupants. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, especially at turns and intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Flatbush Avenue. An improper turn and driver distraction sent two eight-year-old boys to the hospital with back injuries. Four men, aged 37 and 71, were also involved. The crash left whiplash and pain in its wake.

A sedan and an SUV crashed at Flatbush Avenue and Chester Court in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' Two eight-year-old boys riding as rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Four adult men, aged 37 and 71, were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The sedan was traveling straight, while the SUV was making a U-turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The police report lists driver distraction and improper turning as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck a taxi’s rear on Eastern Parkway. The crash left a passenger injured, clutching her chest. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involved a taxi and an SUV. One passenger, a 45-year-old woman in the taxi, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV hit the rear of the taxi, which was stopped in traffic. The impact damaged the center back end of the taxi and the front of the SUV. Other occupants, including drivers and registrants, were listed but did not report injuries. The report notes the injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness, but only after driver inattention is cited as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with a bicyclist on Bedford Avenue near Midwood Street. The crash left the 32-year-old cyclist bruised and partially ejected, conscious but injured in the arm. Police lights flashed over dented doors and scattered debris.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a bicyclist who was passing northwest near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old male cyclist suffered a contusion to his arm and was partially ejected but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane discipline or overtaking. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

A city bus struck a 38-year-old man crossing against the signal at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue. The collision left him conscious, with abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Sirens echoed as traffic halted and bystanders watched.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Eastern Parkway at Franklin Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specifically identified in the data, and there is no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The bus showed no visible damage. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807957, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a sedan collided on Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a bruised leg. Sirens echoed as traffic slowed. The air smelled of fuel and rubber. The sedan showed no visible damage.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision left the moped driver, a 38-year-old man, with a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan had no visible damage. No other injuries were reported. The police report did not specify helmet use or other safety equipment as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 101-year-old woman crossing Brooklyn Ave with the signal was struck and killed by an unlicensed SUV driver making a left turn. The streetlights blinked. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver walked away unharmed. The pain stayed.

A 101-year-old woman was killed at Brooklyn Ave and Montgomery St in Brooklyn when an SUV making a left turn struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and operating a 2023 GMC SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. She suffered fatal head injuries and was described as conscious but bleeding from the head before succumbing to her injuries. The driver was unharmed. The police report makes clear that the driver failed to yield and was distracted, while the pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal. Systemic danger persists when unlicensed, inattentive drivers operate large vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14