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 17
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 77
▸ Contusion/Bruise 117
▸ Abrasion 125
▸ Pain/Nausea 39
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 72
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 30 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 29 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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Afternoons bleed on 3rd and 4th Avenues
Precinct 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 7, 2025
Just after 8 AM on Sept 30, a person walking was hit on 3 Avenue at 55 Street, not in the crosswalk, by the driver of a cement truck. Police logged an injury of moderate severity. Source.
This Week
- Sept 27: police say a driver on a moped hit a woman who was walking, with speed and aggression recorded as factors, near 45 Street; she was hurt. Source
- Sept 21: a motorcycle driver crashed on a Belt Parkway ramp; he was ejected and seriously hurt. Source
- Sept 20: a man on a bike was recorded as ejected after hitting a parked van on 45 Street at 5 Avenue; he was hurt. Source
Sunset Park keeps the tally
Since 2022, Precinct 72 has recorded 17 deaths and 3,113 injuries across 5,142 crashes. Police list 32 serious injuries in that span. NYC Open Data.
People on foot have borne 7 deaths and 401 injuries. People on bikes: 2 deaths and 505 injuries. NYC Open Data.
Afternoons are the danger hours. Around 3 PM and 4 PM, injuries peak, and police count multiple deaths in those hours. Precinct 72 analysis.
Corners that don’t forgive
The worst corridors here are 4 Avenue and 3 Avenue, where police count the most deaths and injuries. 5 Avenue also ranks high. Precinct 72 analysis.
Police reports cite driver failure to yield among the named factors tied to deaths and injuries. Precinct 72 analysis.
A few days ago, a 75‑year‑old woman in Sunset Park crossed with the walk signal. A driver hit her and fled. “The crash happened in Sunset Park as she was crossing the street with a walk signal,” police said, as quoted by Gothamist.
Make the next turn safer
Simple tools fit these streets: daylight the crosswalks on 4 Avenue and 3 Avenue; harden left turns; give walkers a head start at signals; aim failure‑to‑yield enforcement at the afternoon peak. These match the documented spikes by hour and the named factors here. Precinct 72 analysis.
Citywide fixes are on the table. The city now has the power to lower speeds. The state is weighing speed limiters for repeat offenders. Both are laid out here: Take Action.
Council Member Alexa Avilés, Assembly Member Robert Carroll, and State Senator Steve Chan represent this area. The question is simple: will they back the tools already described in our action plan?
Lower the speeds. Stop the repeat speeders. Start on 4 Avenue and 3 Avenue. The next walk signal should not be a gamble.
Take one step today: push your officials to act.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07
- Driver fatally strikes 75-year-old woman near her Brooklyn home before fleeing, police say, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-06
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 72 Police Precinct 72 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB7, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72
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SUV U-Turn Strikes Cyclist on McDonald Ave▸Jun 17 - SUV turned across McDonald Ave. Cyclist riding straight. Impact threw rider. Head injury. Police cite improper turn and lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck him on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was 'Turning Improperly' and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The cyclist, traveling straight, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn across the path of vulnerable road users. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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SUVs Collide on 3rd Avenue, Driver Hurt▸Jun 15 - Two SUVs slammed together on 3rd Avenue at 60th Street. One driver suffered back injuries. Passengers escaped serious harm. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The cause remains unclear. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two station wagons or SUVs crashed at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was making a left turn while the other went straight. The crash left a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. Three passengers and another driver were listed as uninjured. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all involved, with no further details on driver actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and bumpers. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on 4th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A cyclist hit a pedestrian on 4th Avenue near 30th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the pedestrian with an arm injury. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The cyclist wore a helmet. The street stayed open. The night stayed quiet.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 30th Street in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, causing an abrasion to the pedestrian's arm. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The incident highlights the danger of speed, even on a bike, for those on foot.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 17 - SUV turned across McDonald Ave. Cyclist riding straight. Impact threw rider. Head injury. Police cite improper turn and lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A cyclist was injured when an SUV making a U-turn struck him on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was 'Turning Improperly' and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The cyclist, traveling straight, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn across the path of vulnerable road users. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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SUVs Collide on 3rd Avenue, Driver Hurt▸Jun 15 - Two SUVs slammed together on 3rd Avenue at 60th Street. One driver suffered back injuries. Passengers escaped serious harm. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The cause remains unclear. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two station wagons or SUVs crashed at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was making a left turn while the other went straight. The crash left a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. Three passengers and another driver were listed as uninjured. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all involved, with no further details on driver actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and bumpers. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on 4th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A cyclist hit a pedestrian on 4th Avenue near 30th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the pedestrian with an arm injury. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The cyclist wore a helmet. The street stayed open. The night stayed quiet.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 30th Street in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, causing an abrasion to the pedestrian's arm. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The incident highlights the danger of speed, even on a bike, for those on foot.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
6
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 15 - Two SUVs slammed together on 3rd Avenue at 60th Street. One driver suffered back injuries. Passengers escaped serious harm. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The cause remains unclear. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two station wagons or SUVs crashed at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was making a left turn while the other went straight. The crash left a 44-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. Three passengers and another driver were listed as uninjured. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all involved, with no further details on driver actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles sustained damage to their sides and bumpers. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian on 4th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A cyclist hit a pedestrian on 4th Avenue near 30th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the pedestrian with an arm injury. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The cyclist wore a helmet. The street stayed open. The night stayed quiet.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 30th Street in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, causing an abrasion to the pedestrian's arm. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The incident highlights the danger of speed, even on a bike, for those on foot.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
30
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 13 - A cyclist hit a pedestrian on 4th Avenue near 30th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the pedestrian with an arm injury. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The cyclist wore a helmet. The street stayed open. The night stayed quiet.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 30th Street in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south struck the pedestrian, causing an abrasion to the pedestrian's arm. The cyclist, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The incident highlights the danger of speed, even on a bike, for those on foot.
13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers▸Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
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Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-06-13
11
Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
6
Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
6
Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
6
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
4
Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
4
Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
2
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.
Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.
- Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-13
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 11 - A sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist going straight on 4th Avenue. The cyclist, 31, suffered abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The car showed no damage. The bike’s front was struck.
A sedan struck a cyclist at 4th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets▸Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
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Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-11
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.
Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.
- Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
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Teen Pedestrian Struck Crossing 5th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 6 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old girl in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. Her leg was bruised. The car’s bumper struck her. The driver was not hurt. Police list no clear cause.
A 16-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing 5th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered a contusion to her lower leg and remained conscious. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data.
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Sedans Collide on Terrace Place, Two Drivers Hurt▸Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
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Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
4
Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
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Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 6 - Two sedans crashed on Terrace Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.
Two sedans collided at Terrace Place and 20th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 56-year-old woman with a leg contusion and a 51-year-old man with an arm bruise. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not specify which driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Airbags deployed in both cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
6
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
4
Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
4
Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
2
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
30
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
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SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 6 - A 26-year-old cyclist was struck and injured by an SUV turning right on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street. The crash threw the cyclist from his bike. He suffered leg injuries. The SUV driver and passenger were not reported injured.
A crash on 4th Avenue at 52nd Street in Brooklyn left a 26-year-old cyclist injured. According to the police report, the cyclist was traveling north when a 2023 Toyota SUV, also heading north, made a right turn and struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist from his bike, causing abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV's driver and a passenger, both 59-year-old men, were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted in the report, but no helmet or signaling issues were listed as contributing factors. The data does not specify any driver errors.
4
Sedan With Defective Headlights Strikes Moped▸Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
4
Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
2
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
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Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 4 - A sedan with faulty headlights hit a moped at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction and defective headlights as causes.
A sedan and a moped collided at 5th Avenue and 62nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left a 54-year-old man with leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Headlights Defective' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles showed damage, with the moped struck on its left side and the sedan's front end impacted. The report lists defective headlights as a factor for both the driver and another occupant. No mention of helmet or signaling issues appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate vehicles with faulty equipment and lose focus behind the wheel.
4
Motorcyclist Ejected and Injured on 58th Street▸Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
2
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
31
Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
30
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 4 - A 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and hurt on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left him with hip and internal injuries. He was conscious at the scene. The cause remains unspecified.
A 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured while traveling north on 58th Street at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered hip and internal injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or road users were involved. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The impact and damage centered on the motorcycle's front end.
2
Sedan Reverses, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
31
Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
30
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
Jun 2 - A sedan backed up on 40th Street. It hit an 82-year-old woman. She was not in the roadway. She suffered a facial contusion. The driver was unhurt. The street saw another mark in the city’s toll.
An 82-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan backing up near 653 40th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle, a Nissan sedan, reversed and hit her. She suffered a facial bruise. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they are not in the street.
31
Pickup and Sedan Collide at Unsafe Speed on 35th Street▸May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
30
Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
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Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 31 - A pickup and a sedan crashed on 35th Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a neck injury. The crash came fast. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Another occupant was hurt. The street bore the mark of impact.
A pickup truck and a sedan collided on 35th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. One driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. Another occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pickup was struck at the left rear bumper, while the sedan was damaged at the center front end. Airbags deployed in the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not specify further details about the sequence of events or additional injuries.
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Improper Lane Change Injures Young Driver on Gowanus Ramp▸May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 30 - Two sedans collided on the Gowanus Ramp. One driver, nineteen, suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. Metal scraped metal. The night air filled with the sound of impact. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans crashed on the Gowanus Ramp in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a nineteen-year-old driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Another occupant, age thirty-four, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes and close passing. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected on 19th Street▸May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
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Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 27 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 19th Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist flew from his bike, hit his head, and suffered bruises. Police cited failure to yield. The driver was not ejected. Both remained conscious after the crash.
A crash on 19th Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a cyclist. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a 74-year-old man, was traveling north while the cyclist headed south. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No injuries were specified for the sedan driver. The police report does not mention any actions by the cyclist as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
26
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run▸May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
-
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 26 - A driver struck Tiffany Cifuni after a fender-bender in Bedford-Stuyvesant. She was pregnant. The driver dragged her down a one-way street, crashed again, then fled. Cifuni’s family mourns. The street holds the mark of violence and loss.
NY Daily News reported on May 26, 2025, that Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a Chevy Trax rear-ended her on Van Buren St. in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her vehicle to confront the driver, who then ran her over and dragged her down the street. The driver fled, crashing into two more vehicles before abandoning the car. The article quotes Cifuni’s husband: “I lost my whole family tonight.” Surveillance footage captured the confrontation and the fatal impact. The incident highlights the lethal risk of driver aggression and the dangers of hit-and-run crashes. The driver’s decision to flee and drive the wrong way down a one-way street escalated the harm, underscoring systemic failures in street safety and enforcement.
- Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
25
Moped Driver Ejected on 6th Avenue▸May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
-
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 25 - A moped’s faulty accelerator sent its driver flying on 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 26, hit the ground hard. He suffered a fractured leg. The crash left him conscious but injured. The street stayed quiet. The danger was mechanical.
A 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 6th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a defective accelerator. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The moped sustained unspecified damage. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.
25
Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash▸May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
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Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 25 - A maroon Chevy struck a car from behind in Brooklyn. The woman inside stepped out. The driver ran her over and dragged her. She died in the street. The driver fled. Police search for answers.
CBS New York reported on May 25, 2025, that a woman was killed in Brooklyn after a maroon Chevy rear-ended her car. According to police, 'when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers who flee after collisions. The NYPD is searching for the suspect. The case underscores ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and street design to prevent such deaths.
- Woman Run Down After Brooklyn Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-25
24
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Three on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
21
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 24 - Two cars slammed together at 3rd Avenue and 50th Street. Metal twisted. Three men hurt. One bled. Two bruised. A baby and another man shaken. Police blamed other vehicular factors. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 40-year-old front passenger suffered minor bleeding, while both drivers, aged 26 and 38, sustained bruises. A 49-year-old man and an infant were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the sedan striking the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left bodies hurt and the street marked by another violent impact.
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SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Prospect Expressway▸May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.
May 21 - Two SUVs collided on Prospect Expressway. One driver struck the other from behind. A 59-year-old man suffered a head injury. Police cite following too closely as the cause.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Prospect Expressway East in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another SUV, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. A 59-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. An 87-year-old woman and a child were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report.