Blood on Eastern Parkway: City Leaders Are Counting Corpses, Not Saving Lives

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.

• Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30

A sedan door swung open. A scooter driver hit hard. Arm bruised. Police cite passenger distraction. No damage to cars. One man hurt. Brooklyn street, danger clear.

A man riding a scooter was injured when a sedan's door opened into his path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a standing scooter. The scooter driver suffered a contusion to his arm. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The scooter driver was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk posed by inattentive actions inside parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two sedans collided on Fenimore Street. Glare and driver inattention struck hard. Six people hurt, most of them children. Metal twisted. Whiplash and fear lingered in the summer night.

A crash involving two sedans on Fenimore Street in Brooklyn left six people injured, including four children and two adults. According to the police report, 'Glare' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were listed as contributing factors. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Four children, ages 4, 6, 11, and 14, were passengers and sustained unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver inattention and glare as key causes. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A 10-year-old boy lay unconscious after an SUV hit him on Eastern Parkway. The crash left him with head and crush injuries. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 10-year-old pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries after being struck by a station wagon/SUV on Eastern Parkway at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the westbound SUV hit him with its left front bumper. The boy was found unconscious at the scene. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.

• Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

SUV struck cyclist on Brooklyn Ave. Driver ignored traffic control, lost focus. Cyclist thrown, injured. System failed to protect the vulnerable. Streets remain dangerous.

A Jeep SUV traveling south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a westbound cyclist at President St. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and injured across his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The SUV's front end hit the right side of the bike. The cyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the main factors were the driver's distraction and failure to obey traffic signals. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.

• Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.

• Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.

• Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-10

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.

• Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-09

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-08

SUV slammed center front on Brooklyn Ave. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger suffered head injury, severe bleeding. Police cite illness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV struck hard at the center front on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, age 65, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness due to illness, leading to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets showed no mercy to those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A sedan struck a standing scooter on Troy Ave. The scooter driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter at Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old scooter driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any errors by the injured party. The crash highlights the risk faced by those outside cars when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

An SUV struck and killed eight-year-old Mordica Keller as he crossed Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. Blood stained the concrete. The boy died at Kings County Hospital. The street claimed another child.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-29), eight-year-old Mordica Keller was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany Street with his sister. The 69-year-old driver, heading south, remained at the scene. Police said, "They were walking, he was crossing the street with his sister." The driver had a green light, and no arrest has been made. The incident highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians at busy intersections. The investigation continues.

• SUV Kills Boy Crossing Crown Heights Street, New York Post, Published 2025-06-29

An SUV hit an eight-year-old boy at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway. The child died. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver was going straight. The street claimed another life.

An eight-year-old boy was killed when a station wagon/SUV struck him at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was heading south and hit the child with the right front bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The child suffered fatal head injuries. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when visibility is compromised and large vehicles move through city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

Two SUVs crashed on Washington Ave. A child suffered leg injuries. Another passenger had neck pain. Police cite following too closely. Impact left pain and fear inside both vehicles.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Washington Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, eight people were involved, including two children. A five-year-old boy suffered injuries to his knee and foot. A 56-year-old man, driving one of the SUVs, reported neck pain. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bedford Ave. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely. The street turned violent in a blink.

A crash on Bedford Ave at Crown St in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered arm abrasions. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan struck the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The report lists no errors for the injured rider. Helmet use is noted only after the driver error. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A moped struck a parked SUV on Montgomery Street. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Defective pavement played a role. Two others were involved but not seriously hurt.

A moped collided with a parked SUV at 559 Montgomery Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Pavement Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. Two other occupants, both men, were involved but did not sustain serious injuries. The SUV was parked at the time of the crash. No driver errors were listed in the data. The report does not specify if safety equipment was used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.

• Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-22