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

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man crossed Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him. The driver sped off. The man died at the hospital. The street stayed quiet. Police searched for the car. The city counted another lost life.

ABC7 reported on May 17, 2025, that a 55-year-old man was killed while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. According to police, 'a burgundy Ford Explorer with Pennsylvania license plates struck and killed the 55-year-old man.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. The victim was taken to Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent problem of hit-and-run drivers in New York City.

• Driver Flees After Brooklyn Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-17

A young unlicensed driver crashed an SUV into parked cars on Rochester Ave. Passengers suffered injuries. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

A 23-year-old unlicensed woman drove a Ford SUV north on Rochester Ave and crashed into two parked SUVs. According to the police report, the crash injured the driver and left several passengers with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact struck the center front ends of all vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger when inexperience and distraction meet heavy metal on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck Larry Maxwell, 72, on Sutter Avenue. The driver had just crashed into another vehicle and fled. Maxwell died at Brookdale Hospital. The driver did not stop. Police are still searching. No arrests. The street stayed quiet.

NY Daily News reported on May 15, 2025, that Larry Maxwell, 72, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The article states, “An elderly man was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on May 10, just seconds after the same driver smashed into a nearby vehicle.” The driver first collided with a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, then continued on and struck Maxwell near Sutter Ave. and Osborn St. The Malibu’s occupants were uninjured and remained at the scene. The driver who killed Maxwell fled and remains unidentified. The NYPD Highway District collision investigation squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the lethal risk of fleeing drivers and the ongoing challenge of enforcement.

• Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-15

SUV hit two kids crossing Nostrand. Both children bruised, left conscious. Driver failed to yield. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. Danger at the crosswalk, pain on the pavement.

Two children, ages 7 and 10, were struck and injured by an SUV while crossing at the intersection of 1289 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both children suffered bruises but remained conscious. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was operating a 2009 Honda SUV. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any injuries to the driver or other occupants. The crash highlights the risk faced by pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Van turned right on Nostrand. Moped hit. One man, 63, suffered head abrasion. Police cite blocked view, failure to yield. Passengers, including a child, involved. Brooklyn street, hard impact.

A van making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue collided with a moped traveling straight. A 63-year-old man driving the moped suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. Two passengers, including an 8-year-old boy, were in the van. Both drivers were licensed. The van's right front quarter panel and the moped's front end were damaged. No helmet or signal issues were listed as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and sightlines are blocked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned right on Eastern Parkway. Motorcycle struck. Rider hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bodies collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash on Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn left a 27-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle were both making right turns when the collision occurred. The motorcycle rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV's right rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's front end took the impact. The rider wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify injuries for other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck an SUV’s rear. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and improper lane use. The crash left one woman injured, others shaken.

A motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old woman riding the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 55-year-old man, was not reported injured. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lack experience and fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two boys, age eight, hurt in back seats. Sedans clash on Flatbush. Driver inattention and bad turn listed. Metal, glass, pain. Brooklyn street, another mark.

Two vehicles collided at Flatbush Ave and Chester Ct in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly contributed to the crash. Two eight-year-old boys, riding as rear passengers, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were men, ages 37 and 71. The crash involved a sedan traveling straight and an SUV making a U-turn. Driver errors—specifically inattention and improper turning—are cited as causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.

According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.

• Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30

SUV struck taxi’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Passenger suffered chest injury. Police cite driver distraction. Metal, glass, pain. Streets unforgiving.

A taxi stopped in traffic on Eastern Parkway was hit from behind by an SUV traveling east. One passenger in the taxi, a 45-year-old woman, suffered a chest injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end struck the taxi’s rear, causing damage and injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.

According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch, New York Post, Published 2025-04-24

SUV hit cyclist on Bedford Avenue. Cyclist thrown, hurt arm. Police cite improper lane use. Streets remain hostile to those outside cars.

A sport utility vehicle struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue at Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV's right front quarter panel hit the bike's left front, damaging both vehicles. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver or passenger. The police report highlights improper lane use as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus hit a man crossing Eastern Parkway. He fell. His knee and foot scraped. The bus rolled on. Brooklyn traffic did not stop.

A bus struck a 38-year-old man at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The man suffered abrasions to his knee and foot but remained conscious. The bus, a 2015 Chevy, showed no damage. No injuries were reported among the bus driver or passengers. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding driver tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. Three lives ended. One child clings to life. The car never slowed. The street became a grave. Metal and flesh collided. The city mourns. Justice waits in a courtroom.

According to NY Daily News (April 16, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove 68 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a Brooklyn crosswalk, striking Natasha Saada and her three children. Prosecutors say Yarimi never braked, ran a red light, and crashed into another car before hitting the family. Saada and two daughters died; her son remains in a coma. Yarimi had a suspended license and $11,000 in unpaid violations, including 21 speed camera and five red light tickets. Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez called it 'one of the worst collisions I've ever seen on a New York City street.' Yarimi faces manslaughter and assault charges. The case highlights persistent enforcement gaps and the deadly consequences of unchecked reckless driving.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-16

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Eastern Parkway. The moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

A sedan hit a moped from behind on Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured in the leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped driver wore a helmet. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped was struck at the center back end. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger to vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention and keep a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.

• School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-04-09