Jul 16 - A driver in an SUV hit a westbound cyclist at Brooklyn Ave and President St. The 42-year-old man was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries and an abrasion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV's center front struck the bike's right side.

An SUV driver traveling south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a westbound bicyclist at President St, throwing the rider from his bike. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, suffered injuries to his entire body and an abrasion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The SUV's center front end struck the right side of the bicycle. Police data list the bicyclist as injured and ejected; no other injured persons are recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 16 - 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

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.

• Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.

Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.

• Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 10 - City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.

• Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 6 - 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 2025-11-09

Jul 5 - 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 2025-11-09

Jun 29 - An SUV struck and killed an eight-year-old boy crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. Blood washed from the street. His yarmulke left behind. The driver stayed. Police probe speed. The community mourns.

ABC7 (2025-06-29) reports an eight-year-old boy, Mordica Keller, died after a southbound SUV hit him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Crown Heights. He was crossing with his sister. The 69-year-old driver remained at the scene. Police towed a black Honda Pilot. The article notes, "Police are looking at whether speed was a factor." No arrests have been made. Residents called the street dangerous. The crash highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy Brooklyn intersections.

• SUV Kills Boy At Brooklyn Crossing, ABC7, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - 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 2025-11-09

Jun 28 - 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 2025-11-09

Jun 27 - 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 2025-11-09

Jun 22 - 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 2025-11-09

Jun 21 - Two SUVs collided on Empire Boulevard. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. The street stayed loud and dangerous.

A crash involving two SUVs occurred on Empire Boulevard at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, a 50-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling east when one SUV struck the other from behind. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left one person hurt and others shaken, underscoring the risks faced by passengers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 19 - A speeding SUV opened its door into a passing motorcycle. The rider was ejected, face bloodied. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Streets remain hostile. Metal meets flesh. Riders pay.

A station wagon/SUV struck a motorcycle on Winthrop Street near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV's right side doors hit the motorcycle as it traveled straight ahead. The 26-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Driver inattention and distraction are also noted. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured and exposed the ongoing danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 19 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Albany Ave. The rider, ejected and hurt, wore a helmet. Police cite failure to yield. The driver held only a permit.

A sedan and a standing scooter collided on Albany Ave at E New York Ave in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male scooter rider was ejected and injured across his entire body. He wore a helmet. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old woman with a permit, was not reported injured. The crash highlights driver error as the cause. Helmet use is noted only for the injured scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 19 - A sedan hit a cyclist at New York Ave and Crown St. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the rider.

A sedan traveling west on New York Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Crown St in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. The driver’s actions, as cited by police, led to the collision. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The system left the cyclist exposed and injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 18 - A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then sped off the wrong way. She died at the hospital. Another woman was hurt. The driver fled but was caught.

The Brooklyn Paper (2025-06-18) reports a deadly hit-and-run in Bedford-Stuyvesant. After a minor collision, Tiffany Cifuni exited her vehicle to check for damage. The other driver "hit the gas and struck Cifuni from behind," dragging her before fleeing against traffic on a one-way street. The suspect's car hit a parked SUV and then crashed into another vehicle, injuring a second woman. Cifuni died at Kings County Hospital. The driver abandoned the car and escaped on foot. Police later arrested Chaquasia Pigford. The case highlights the lethal risk when drivers flee scenes and ignore traffic direction, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - Mayor Adams ripped out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. Cyclists now dodge cars, buses, and chaos. City ignored safer designs. Riders left exposed. Anger boils. The street grows more dangerous. The city shrugs. Blood waits on the asphalt.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 17, 2025, that Mayor Adams ordered the removal of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after complaints from some residents. Cyclists called the move "unwise and unsafe." The article notes the city had previously identified this stretch as among the most dangerous. Officials responded to concerns by painting pedestrian islands and loading zones but did not install physical barriers or bus boarding islands. Cyclists described the decision as political, with one saying, "There’s a very important voting bloc that’s using their leverage over the mayor to remove the bike lane." The mayor’s refusal to sacrifice parking for safety left vulnerable road users exposed. The city’s Streets Master Plan, which mandates more protected lanes, remains unmet.

• Mayor Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 15 - A sedan hit an e-bike rider on Utica Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt.

A sedan collided with a 49-year-old e-bike rider at Utica Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, who was ejected and injured in the leg, suffered a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The impact came as the sedan started from parking and struck the e-bike, which was traveling straight. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 15 - A black Suburban sped north on Coney Island Avenue. It struck a Volvo, shoving it into a police car. Two officers broke bones. A passenger flew from the Suburban. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens wailed. The driver now faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-15), a 24-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Suburban while intoxicated on Coney Island Avenue. He crashed into a Volvo at Avenue U, triggering a chain-reaction that sent the Volvo into a marked NYPD car. The article states, "One police officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, while another suffered a broken hip." A passenger in the Suburban was ejected and critically injured. The driver, Diyorjon Sobirjonov, was charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and related offenses after refusing a blood-alcohol test. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of passengers and officers in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Cops, Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-15