Blood on the Asphalt: Who Will Stop the Killing in Precinct 75?

A 4-year-old girl suffered upper arm contusions after a sedan made a right turn and struck her in a marked crosswalk. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection, highlighting driver failure to yield to a crossing pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hinsdale Street made a right turn and struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection with Atlantic Avenue. The child sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The driver’s action of making a right turn without yielding to the pedestrian in the crosswalk was the critical error leading to the collision. No information on driver license status or other vehicle occupants was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turning right on Liberty Ave hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises to her knee and leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street failed her, not her actions.

According to the police report, at 19:31 on Liberty Avenue at Eldert Lane, a 2012 Nissan sedan made a right turn and struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor. The vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, damaging the right front bumper. The woman was conscious and following crossing signals. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers at intersections, even when pedestrians obey signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The boy was in shock but had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian at 7:20 AM. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing injuries to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The boy was in shock and sustained injury severity level 3, with no visible complaints recorded. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. The driver hit a man crouched for food. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. The driver fled. Police are still searching. Brooklyn’s streets remain deadly for those on foot.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was kneeling in the street to pick up food when the truck, turning right, hit him. According to police, 'the driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene.' The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The article notes this was one of several fatal crashes in Brooklyn that week, highlighting persistent dangers for pedestrians. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene underscores ongoing issues with hit-and-runs and enforcement.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian in Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, traveling east, had limited view obstructed. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock but no visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Dumont Ave and Miller Ave in Brooklyn around 4:10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound, had a limited view obstructed, which was cited as a contributing factor. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock, though no visible complaints were noted. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Liberty Avenue. Metal tore. Three people hurt. Backs and shoulders slammed. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets stained by driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:20 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight before impact. Three occupants—a 27-year-old man, a 31-year-old man, and a 64-year-old woman—were injured. All suffered abrasions and trauma to the back or shoulder. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver failure to obey signals or signs. No victim actions contributed. The crash left deep damage on the left side doors and front ends, marking the force of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A taxi and a van collided head-on at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. The crash unfolded during morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 AM on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2019 taxi traveling west and a 2015 van traveling south. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision happened. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the van was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. A 36-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors explicitly. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle interactions on city streets, with impact concentrated on the left sides of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 75-year-old woman crossing Van Siclen Ave was struck by a BMW backing into a parked position. The vehicle hit her center back end, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the injury.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn at 1:30 PM. The BMW, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck her with its center back end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. The incident highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to safely back their vehicles, resulting in harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling east on Warwick Street struck a southbound bicyclist, ejecting him and causing serious leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to a violent collision that overturned the bike and bruised the rider’s lower body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on Warwick Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, collided with a bicyclist moving south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which struck the bicyclist, causing the bike to overturn and ejecting the 30-year-old male rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were assigned to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

A BMW SUV hurtled east on Belt Parkway, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, lost control on slick pavement. Metal twisted, glass burst. Thrown from the wreck, his head struck hard. Alone, he died on the frozen asphalt.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed while moving at unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The sole occupant, a 41-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the police report attributes the crash primarily to excessive speed and hazardous road conditions. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the systemic danger posed by high speeds, especially under adverse conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and three passengers, including two children, suffered neck, shoulder, and full-body injuries. All occupants were restrained, and no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2013 bus traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn collided with the rear of a 2023 sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus striking the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried five occupants, including a 42-year-old female driver and three injured passengers: a 13-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and minor burns, a 2-year-old male rear passenger with full-body injuries, and others in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The bus had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries resulted from the rear-end collision impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The teen suffered full-body injuries and shock. The car’s right side was smashed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.

According to the police report, a Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The impact crushed the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors are listed for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected, and his use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the peril faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04